To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
13 units of competency:
6 core units plus
7 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation.
For the award of theCertificate IV in Animal Facility Management(General) choose:
at least 4 units from the electives in Groups A and/or B
up to 3 units from the electives listed in Groups A to C (not already selected) or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of the Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management(Companion animals)
at least 4 units from the electives in Group A
up to 3 units from the electives listed in Groups A to C (not already selected) or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of the Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management(Wildlife and exhibited animals) choose:
at least 4 units from the electives in Group B
up to 3 units from the electives listed in Groups A to C (not already selected) or currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
At least 4 of the 7 electives must be coded with an AQF indicator above level 3 or reflect outcomes above AQF level 3.
Core Units
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ACMBEH402
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Develop, implement and monitor enrichment strategies for animals
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ACMGEN402
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Advise on animal industry compliance and practices
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ACMINF401
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Oversee site biosecurity and infection controls working with animals
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ACMSUS401
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Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
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ACMWHS401
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Maintain workplace health and safety processes
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AHCLSK404
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Implement and monitor animal welfare programs
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ACMARM405
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Assist with the euthanasia of animals
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ACMARM406
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Carry out animal holding facility procedures
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ACMBEH404
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Condition animal behaviour
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ACMBEH407
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Conduct animal behavioural assessments
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ACMGEN303
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Assess the welfare status of an animal
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ACMGEN305
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Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
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ACMGEN311
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Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
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ACMGEN405
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Manage companion animal breeding
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ACMMIC401
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Implant microchip in cats and dogs
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TLIE4013
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Apply workplace statistics
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ACMAIM401
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Coordinate large animal movement and evacuation
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ACMAIM402
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Develop a large animal incident response plan for an organisation
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ACMBEH401
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Develop, monitor and review behavioural husbandry strategies
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ACMEXH401
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Implement species population planning and management
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ACMEXH402
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Oversee enclosure or exhibit operations
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ACMEXH403
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Design and evaluate interpretive and learning programs
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ACMEXH404
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Assist in establishing and maintaining a zoological plantation or plant production system
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ACMGEN302
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Care for young animals
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ACMGEN401
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Develop animal diets
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ACMGEN403
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Manage and maintain avian housing
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ACMGEN404
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Design, construct and maintain aquascapes
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SITTGDE005
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Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities
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ACMARM407
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Conduct community awareness programs
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ACMBEH301
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Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals
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ACMGRM304
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Perform grooms on cross breed dogs
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ACMGRM305*
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Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements
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ACMGRM401*
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Carry out advanced grooming to dog breed standards
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ACMGRM402*
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Groom cats of different breeds and coat types
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BSBESB401
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Research and develop business plans
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BSBESB404
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Market new business ventures
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BSBESB406
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Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
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BSBFIN501
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Manage budgets and financial plans
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BSBHRM411
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Administer performance development processes
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BSBHRM415
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Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
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BSBINS401
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Analyse and present research information
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BSBLDR412
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Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
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BSBLDR413
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Lead effective workplace relationships
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BSBLDR414
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Lead team effectiveness
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BSBOPS404
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Implement customer service strategies
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BSBOPS505
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Manage organisational customer service
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BSBPMG428
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Apply project life cycle management processes
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CPPDSM4040
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Contribute to asset life cycle maintenance strategy
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FBPPPL4006
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Manage a work area within budget
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SIRRINV002
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Control stock
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TAEDEL301
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Provide work skill instruction
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TAEDEL402
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Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
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Prerequisite requirements
Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*).
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Unit of competency
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Prerequisite requirement
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ACMGRM401 Carry out advanced grooming to dog breed standard
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ACMGRM305* Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements
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ACMGRM402 Groom cats of different breeds and coat types
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ACMBEH301 Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals.
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ACMGRM305 Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements
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ACMGRM304 Perform grooms on cross breed dogs
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