To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
21 units of competency:
17 core units plus
4 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. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
up to 4 units from any of the elective groups listed below
up to 2 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
ACMGAS307
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Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
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ACMGAS308
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Communicate effectively with clients and team members
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ACMINF301
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Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
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ACMVET202
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Carry out daily practice routines
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ACMVET401
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Coordinate veterinary reception duties
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ACMVET402
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Apply imaging routines
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ACMVET403
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Perform clinical pathology procedures
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ACMVET404
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Perform practice office procedures
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ACMVET405
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Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routines
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ACMVET406
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Nurse animals
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ACMVET407
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Carry out medical nursing routines
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ACMVET408
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Provide nutritional advice and support for animals
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ACMVET409
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Provide specific animal care advice
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ACMVET410
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Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures
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ACMVET413
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Prepare for anaesthesia and monitor animal anaesthesia and analgesia
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ACMVET416
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Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisons
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ACMWHS301
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Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
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An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
ACMMIC401
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Implant microchip in cats and dogs
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ACMSUS401
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Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
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ACMVET411
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Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs
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ACMVET412
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Coordinate practice promotional activities
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ACMVET512
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Develop and implement specific practice policies
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HLTAID011
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Provide First Aid
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ACMSPE304
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Provide basic care of domestic dogs
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ACMSPE305
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Provide basic care of domestic cats
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ACMSPE310
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Provide basic care of mammals
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ACMSPE312
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Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits
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ACMSPE301
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Provide basic care of amphibians
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ACMSPE302
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Provide basic care of birds
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ACMSPE303
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Provide basic care of common native mammals
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ACMSPE306
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Provide basic care of marine fish
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ACMSPE307
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Provide basic care of freshwater fish
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ACMSPE308
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Provide basic care of marine invertebrates
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ACMSPE309
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Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
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ACMSPE311
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Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles
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ACMEQU202*
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Handle horses safely
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ACMEQU205
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Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
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ACMEQU401
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Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
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ACMEQU402
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Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
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ACMEQU405
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Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare
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ACMHBR304*
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Assist with artificial insemination of mares
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ACMHBR312
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Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
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ACMVET414*
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Nurse foals
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ACMVET415*
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Provide intensive foal care and nursing
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Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
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ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely
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ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
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ACMHBR304 Assist with artificial insemination of mares
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ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely*
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ACMVET414 Nurse foals
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ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely*
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ACMVET415 Provide intensive foal care and nursing
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ACMVET414 Nurse foals*
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