To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
20 units of competency:
15 core units plus
5 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:
3 from Group A electives listed below
2 from Group A or B electives listed below and/or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
ACMATE307
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Work within an animal technology facility
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ACMATE401
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Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals
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ACMATE402
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Conduct euthanasia of research animals
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ACMATE403
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Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals
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ACMATE501
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Manage compliance in animal technology
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ACMATE502
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Manage and maintain the health of research animals
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ACMATE505
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Carry out advanced breeding procedures
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ACMATE508
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Monitor and maintain containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities
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ACMATE511
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Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal
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ACMGAS302
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Provide enrichment for animals
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ACMGAS303
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Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals
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ACMGAS308
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Communicate effectively with clients and team members
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ACMSPE312
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Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits
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ACMWHS501
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Manage workplace health and safety processes
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MSL973016
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Perform aseptic techniques
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Elective Units
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.
Group A
ACMATE404
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Prepare for and assist with aseptic animal surgery
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ACMATE504
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Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes
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ACMATE506
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Assist to collect and transfer embryos of mice
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ACMATE509
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Perform caesarean procedures on mice or rats
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ACMATE510
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Review and monitor research proposals for an Animal Ethics Committee
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ACMCAN404
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Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies
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ACMGAS307
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Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
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ACMSUS401
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Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
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BSBRES411
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Analyse and present research information
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MSL915004
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Schedule laboratory work for a small team
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MSL916006
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Develop and maintain laboratory documentation
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MSL916008
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Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area
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MSL916010
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Manage complex projects
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MSL924003
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Process and interpret data
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MSL973019
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Perform microscopic examination
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MSL973020
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Perform histological procedures
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MSL974022
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Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
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MSL974025*
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Prepare tissue and cell cultures
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PSPSCI004
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Undertake scientific/technological research
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Group B
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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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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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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ACMSPE310
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Provide basic care of mammals
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ACMSPE311
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Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles
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Prerequisite requirements
Unit of competency
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Prerequisite requirement
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MSL974025 Prepare tissue and cell cultures
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MSL973016 Perform aseptic techniques
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