To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
16 units of competency:
8 core units plus
8 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
at least 4 from the electives listed in Group A
up to 4 from the electives listed in Groups A, B, C or D not already selected
up to 3 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
At least 5 of the 8 electives selected must be coded at indicative AQF level 4 or above or reflect AQF level 4 outcomes or above.
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour may only be selected if required as a prerequisite for ACMEQU406Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver
Core Units
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ACMBEH301
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Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals
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ACMBEH402
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Develop, implement and monitor enrichment strategies for animals
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ACMBEH403
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Evaluate animal conditioning methodology and program design
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ACMBEH404
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Condition animal behaviour
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ACMGEN303
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Assess the welfare status of an animal
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ACMGEN304
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Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces
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ACMGEN402
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Advise on animal industry compliance and practices
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ACMWHS401
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Maintain workplace health and safety processes
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Elective Units
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ACMARM407
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Conduct community awareness programs
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ACMBEH401
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Develop, monitor and review behavioural husbandry strategies
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ACMBEH405
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Provide individual advice on animal behaviour management and training
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ACMBEH406
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Conduct group training classes for animal owners or carers
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ACMBEH407
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Conduct animal behavioural assessments
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ACMBEH501
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Work collaboratively to manage complex animal behaviour
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ACMGEN305
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Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
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ACMGEN309
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Provide basic animal first aid
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ACMGEN311
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Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
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ACMVET411
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Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs
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ACMAAS401
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Manage animals and facilitate human-animal interaction in animal-assisted services
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ACMAAS402
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Apply disability awareness to animal-assisted services
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CHCDIS010
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Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
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ACMEQU205
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Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
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ACMPHR401
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Interpret equine behaviour
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ACMPHR403
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Evaluate equine training methodologies
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ACMEQU406*
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Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver
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ACMEQU407
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Educate horses in initial handling
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ACMEQU408
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Educate horses to be ridden
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ACMEQU409
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Educate horses to be driven
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ACMEQU410
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Educate pack horses
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RGRPSG402
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Assess greyhounds for suitability to transition to a pet
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RGRPSG404
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Carry out greyhound adoptions
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RGRPSG411
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Interpret and manage greyhound behaviours
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RGRPSH424
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Re-educate horses to manage behaviours and/or transition to new purposes
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RGRPSH425
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Advise on transitioning and rehoming horses
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SISOEQU007
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Instruct horse handling skills
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SISOEQU010
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Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks for horse handling and riding activities
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Group D General
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BSBOPS404
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Implement customer service strategies
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BSBESB305
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Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
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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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BSBESB407
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Manage finances for new business ventures
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BSBLDR414
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Lead team effectiveness
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CHCDIV001
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Work with diverse people
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HLTAID011
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Provide first aid
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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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TAEDEL404
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Mentor 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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ACMEQU406* Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver
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ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
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