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Department of Training and Workforce Development
ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package
Version 1
WA NOMINAL HOURS GUIDE
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Introduction
This Guide has been generated to enable the stakeholders in this Industry in Western Australia to participate in the managed implementation of the National ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package.
This Guide is designed to aid Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to convert from existing Training Package qualifications to new Training Package qualifications within the scope of their training delivery.
The Guide should be read in conjunction with the endorsed components of the Training Package.
Version 1 of the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package was released by Training.Gov.Au (TGA) on the 29/11/2017.
Transition Arrangements
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are required to deliver Training Package qualifications in accordance with the Standards for RTOs. For further information visit the Training Accreditation Council website www.tac.wa.gov.au.
Nominal Hours
Nominal hours are the hours of training notionally required to achieve the outcomes of units of competency.
Nominal hours are identified for nationally endorsed qualifications. Nominal hours may vary for a qualification depending on the selection of units of competency.
In Western Australia, nominal hours are used as a mechanism for funding allocation.
Contact Details
For Training Package content information, please contact: Training Curriculum Services Tel: (08) 6551 5541 Email: [email protected]
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Qualifications and Nominal Hours
The following table provides a summary of the qualifications and nominal hours in the training package.
National Code National Title Nominal Hours
ACM10117 Certificate I in Animal Studies 195
ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies 335
ACM20217 Certificate II in Horse Care 553
ACM30117 Certificate III in Animal Studies 490
ACM30217 Certificate III in Animal Technology 935
ACM30317 Certificate III in Captive Animals 735
ACM30417 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services 835
ACM30517 Certificate III in Farriery 925
ACM30617 Certificate III in Pet Grooming 785
ACM30717 Certificate III in Horse Breeding 755
ACM30817 Certificate III in Performance Horse 710
ACM40117 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation 675
ACM40217 Certificate IV in Captive Animals 965
ACM40317 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services 1050
ACM40517 Certificate IV in Equine Dentistry 1125
ACM40617 Certificate IV in Pet Styling 965
ACM40717 Certificate IV in Horse Breeding 635
ACM50117 Diploma of Animal Technology 1290
ACM50317 Diploma of Horse Stud Management 610
ACM50417 Diploma of Performance Horse Management 770
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Units of Competency and Nominal Hours
The following table provides a summary of the units of competency and nominal hours in the training package.
National Code National Title Nominal Hours
ACMACR401 Comply with animal control and regulation requirements 50
ACMACR402 Assess and impound animals 100
ACMACR403 Identify and respond to animal behaviour 40
ACMACR404 Manage conflict situations in an animal control and regulation environment 30
ACMACR405 Assist with the euthanasia of sick, injured or unwanted pound animals 20
ACMACR406 Carry out pound procedures 30
ACMACR407 Conduct community awareness programs 40
ACMACR408 Coordinate seizure of animals 30
ACMACR409 Prepare and present animal control and regulation case 80
ACMATE301 Work within an animal technology facility 100
ACMATE302 Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures 60
ACMATE303 Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals 60
ACMATE304 Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals 50
ACMATE305 Conduct euthanasia of research animals 40
ACMATE501 Manage compliance in animal technology 20
ACMATE502 Manage and maintain the health of research animals 80
ACMATE503 Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal 80
ACMATE504 Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes 60
ACMATE505 Carry out advanced breeding procedures 40
ACMATE506 Assist to collect and transfer embryos of mice 80
ACMATE507 Manage the parturition of transgenic mice or rats 30
ACMCAN301 Work within a captive animal facility 60
ACMCAN302 Prepare and present information to the public 30
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ACMCAN303 Support collection management 50
ACMCAN304 Prepare and maintain animal housing 50
ACMCAN305 Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals 60
ACMCAN306 Monitor animal reproduction 30
ACMCAN307 Rehabilitate native wildlife 35
ACMCAN308 Release native animals to natural environment 35
ACMCAN309 Develop institutional husbandry guidelines 20
ACMCAN310 Assist with exhibit design and renovation planning 50
ACMCAN311 Care for young animals 30
ACMCAN401 Implement collection management 50
ACMCAN402 Manage enclosures and exhibits 50
ACMCAN403 Develop animal diets 40
ACMCAN404 Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies 40
ACMCAN405 Design and evaluate interpretive and learning programs 50
ACMCAN406 Assist in establishing and maintaining a plantation 80
ACMCAN501 Contribute to enclosure and exhibit design or renovation projects 50
ACMCAN502 Develop and monitor collection management 50
ACMCAS301 Work effectively in the companion animal industry 60
ACMCAS302 Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care 65
ACMCAS303 Provide advice on selection and care of aquatic animals 35
ACMCAS304 Capture, handle and transport companion animals 40
ACMCAS305 Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals 55
ACMCAS306 Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort 120
ACMCAS307 Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services 40
ACMCAS401 Manage compliance in the companion animal industry 120
ACMCAS402 Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms 65
ACMCAS403 Design, construct and maintain aquascapes 100
ACMCAS404 Development enrichment strategies for companion animals 80
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ACMCAS405 Purchase companion animal livestock 60
ACMCAS406 Manage companion animal breeding 120
ACMCAS407 Provide professional companion animal grooming services 120
ACMCAS408 Manage the operation of a mobile hydro-bathing facility 40
ACMCAS409 Provide training advice to companion animal owners 80
ACMCAS410 Conduct companion animal training classes 160
ACMEQD401 Work within an equine dental service provision framework 20
ACMEQD402 Determine equine oral function efficiency 45
ACMEQD403 Identify potential health impacts of equine oral conditions 100
ACMEQD404 Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment 55
ACMEQD405 Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments 90
ACMEQU101 Approach and catch horses 45
ACMEQU201 Work safely in industries with horses 35
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely 90
ACMEQU203 Provide basic care of horses 45
ACMEQU204 Perform daily tasks in the horse industry 50
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour 55
ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter 55
ACMEQU207 Develop riding skills for exercising horses 55
ACMEQU208 Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses 20
ACMEQU209 Provide non-riding exercise to horses 55
ACMEQU210 Lunge educated horses 45
ACMEQU211 Prepare horses for competition, presentation or sale 70
ACMEQU301 Introduce horses to lunge exercise 70
ACMEQU302 Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horse 45
ACMEQU303 Demonstrate riding techniques for avoiding falls and reducing the impact of falls 90
ACMEQU401 Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements 110
ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care 60
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ACMEQU403 Relate musculoskeletal structure to horse movement 120
ACMEQU404 Evaluate fit of saddlery and associated equipment 60
ACMEQU405 Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare 70
ACMEQU406 Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver 55
ACMFAR301 Handle equines safely during farriery services 20
ACMFAR302 Work effectively as a farrier 20
ACMFAR303 Perform routine day-to-day farriery activities 20
ACMFAR304 Respond to emergencies and apply first aid 50
ACMFAR305 Perform welding tasks using a forge 20
ACMFAR306 Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery 60
ACMFAR307 Make standard shoes for a range of equines 80
ACMFAR308 Determine foot care and shoeing plans for equines 80
ACMFAR309 Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines 80
ACMFAR310 Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in equines 80
ACMFAR311 Fit shoes to alleviate severe faults and defects in equines 100
ACMFAR312 Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines 100
ACMGAS101 Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries 20
ACMGAS102 Catch and handle a range of quiet animals 20
ACMGAS103 Assist in the care of animals 20
ACMGAS201 Work in the animal care industry 20
ACMGAS202 Participate in workplace communications 20
ACMGAS203 Complete animal care hygiene routines 65
ACMGAS204 Feed and water animals 20
ACMGAS205 Assist in health care of animals 30
ACMGAS206 Provide basic first aid for animals 25
ACMGAS207 Provide reception services for an animal care facility 30
ACMGAS208 Source information for animal care needs 20
ACMGAS209 Provide information on companion animals, products and services 55
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ACMGAS210 Prepare for and conduct a tour or presentation 30
ACMGAS301 Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing 80
ACMGAS302 Provide enrichment for animals 60
ACMGAS303 Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals 65
ACMGAS304 Carry out simple breeding procedures 55
ACMGAS305 Rescue animals and apply basic first aid 30
ACMGAS306 Assist with conditioning animals 40
ACMGAS307 Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work 90
ACMGAS308 Communicate effectively with clients and team members 25
ACMGRM301 Perform dog grooms on different coat types 70
ACMGRM302 Perform a cross breed clip 70
ACMGRM404 Provide creative styling for dogs 30
ACMGRM405 Carry out styling on cats of different breeds and coat types 50
ACMGRM406 Carry out breed standard styling on dog breed groups 90
ACMHBR201 Check and treat horses 25
ACMHBR202 Assist with oestrus detection in mares 70
ACMHBR203 Provide daily care for horses 35
ACMHBR301 Transport horses 40
ACMHBR302 Carry out basic hoof care procedures 40
ACMHBR303 Carry out natural mare mating procedures 65
ACMHBR304 Assist with artificial insemination of mares 65
ACMHBR305 Assess suitability of horses for specific uses 70
ACMHBR306 Provide information on horses 35
ACMHBR307 Handle young horses 55
ACMHBR308 Maintain horses in a healthy state 55
ACMHBR309 Follow stud operational procedures 30
ACMHBR310 Prevent and treat equine injury and disease 25
ACMHBR311 Raise young horses 70
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ACMHBR312 Carry out procedures for foaling down mares 90
ACMHBR313 Care for pregnant mares 45
ACMHBR401 Carry out stud stable management duties 30
ACMHBR402 Manage foaling and post-foaling problems 90
ACMHBR403 Handle and care for stallions 55
ACMHBR404 Supervise staff raising young horses 70
ACMHBR405 Supervise natural horse mating program 70
ACMHBR406 Prepare yearlings for sale 90
ACMHBR407 Educate stallions 65
ACMHBR501 Manage horse nutrition 45
ACMHBR502 Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and mares 90
ACMHBR503 Develop and implement a marketing plan for stud stock 70
ACMHBR504 Manage horse pastures 90
ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work 40
ACMMIC401 Implant microchip in cats and dogs 20
ACMPHR201 Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena 90
ACMPHR301 Care for performance horses 35
ACMPHR302 Maintain health and welfare of performance horses 25
ACMPHR303 Participate in horse events and activities 35
ACMPHR304 Ride and lead performance horses 45
ACMPHR401 Interpret equine behaviour 55
ACMPHR402 Manage horses to meet performance horse sport requirements 80
ACMPHR403 Evaluate equine training methodologies 45
ACMPHR404 Manage international opportunities for performance horses 25
ACMPHR405 Implement and monitor equine health and welfare strategies 70
ACMPHR406 Manage the presentation of young horses 70
ACMPHR407 Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management program 70
ACMPHR408 Educate and train performance horses 55
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ACMPHR502 Manage horse health using selected therapies 45
ACMPHR503 Evaluate performance horse conformation 45
ACMPHR504 Manage equine nutrition 65
ACMPHR505 Manage fitness in performance horses 45
ACMPHR506 Manage performance horse breeding operations 80
ACMSPE301 Provide basic care of amphibians 20
ACMSPE302 Provide basic care of birds 20
ACMSPE303 Provide basic care of common native mammals 20
ACMSPE304 Provide basic care of domestic dogs 20
ACMSPE305 Provide basic care of domestic cats 20
ACMSPE306 Provide basic care of marine fish 20
ACMSPE307 Provide basic care of freshwater fish 20
ACMSPE308 Provide basic care of marine invertebrates 20
ACMSPE309 Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates 20
ACMSPE310 Provide basic care of mammals 40
ACMSPE311 Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles 20
ACMSPE312 Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits 20
ACMSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20
ACMSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 30
ACMVET201 Assist with veterinary nursing reception duties 30
ACMVET202 Carry out daily clinic routines 30
ACMVET203 Assist with surgery preparation 30
ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes 35
ACMWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes 60
ACMWHS401 Maintain workplace health and safety processes 70
ACMWHS501 Manage workplace health and safety processes 70
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Skill Sets and Nominal Hours
The following table provides a summary of the skill sets and nominal hours in the training package.
National Code National Title Nominal Hours
ACMSS00007 Microchip Implantation for Dogs and Cats Skill Set 135
ACMSS00008 Native Amphibian Rehabilitation Skill Set 245
ACMSS00009 Native Bird Rehabilitation Skill Set 245
ACMSS00010 Native Mammal Rehabilitation Skill Set 245
ACMSS00011 Native Reptile Rehabilitation Skill Set 245
ACMSS00012 Preventative Biosecurity Skill Set 90
ACMSS00013 Incorporate safety when instructing beginners in horse handling 275
ACMSS00014 Beginners horse handling safety 180
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Mapping Qualifications
The following table provides an overview of the qualifications from Version 1 which replace qualifications from the existing version of the ACM10 Animal Care and Management training package.
ACM10 Current Qualification ACM Replacement Qualification
National Code
National Title Nominal Hours
E / NE National
Code National Title
Nominal Hours
ACM10110 Certificate I in Animal Studies 195 E ACM10117 Certificate I in Animal Studies 195
ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies 390 E ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies 335
New ACM20217 Certificate II in Horse Care 553
ACM30110 Certificate III in Animal Studies 490 E ACM30117 Certificate III in Animal Studies 490
ACM30210 Certificate III in Animal Technology 935 E ACM30217 Certificate III in Animal Technology 935
ACM30310 Certificate III in Captive Animals 735 E ACM30317 Certificate III in Captive Animals 735
ACM30410 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services 835 E ACM30417 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services 835
ACM30510 Certificate III in Farriery 925 E ACM30517 Certificate III in Farriery 925
ACM30612 Certificate III in Pet Grooming 710 E ACM30617 Certificate III in Pet Grooming 785
AHC30310 Certificate III in Horse Breeding 574 NE ACM30717 Certificate III in Horse Breeding 755
New ACM30817 Certificate III in Performance Horse 710
ACM40110 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation 600 NE ACM40117 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation 675
ACM40210 Certificate IV in Captive Animals 965 E ACM40217 Certificate IV in Captive Animals 965
ACM40310 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services 1050 E ACM40317 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services 1050
ACM40512 Certificate IV in Equine Dentistry 1190 NE ACM40517 Certificate IV in Equine Dentistry 1125
ACM40612 Certificate IV in Pet Styling 980 NE ACM40617 Certificate IV in Pet Styling 965
New ACM40717 Certificate IV in Horse Breeding 635
ACM50110 Diploma of Animal Technology 1290 E ACM50117 Diploma of Animal Technology 1290
New ACM50317 Diploma of Horse Stud Management 610
New ACM50417 Diploma of Performance Horse Management 770
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Mapping Units of Competency
The following table provides an overview of the units of competency from Version 1 which replace units of competency from the existing version of the ACM10 Animal Care and Management training package.
ACM10 Current Unit ACM Replacement Unit
National Code National Title Nominal Hours
E / NE
National Code
National Title Nominal Hours
ACMACR401A Comply with animal control and regulation requirements 50 E ACMACR401 Comply with animal control and regulation requirements 50
ACMACR402A Assess and impound animals 100 E ACMACR402 Assess and impound animals 100
ACMACR403A Identify and respond to animal behaviour 40 E ACMACR403 Identify and respond to animal behaviour 40
ACMACR404A Manage conflict situations in an animal control and regulation environment
30 E ACMACR404 Manage conflict situations in an animal control and regulation environment
30
ACMACR405A Euthanase sick, injured or unwanted pound animals 20 E ACMACR405 Assist with the euthanasia of sick, injured or unwanted pound animals
20
ACMACR406A Carry out pound procedures 30 E ACMACR406 Carry out pound procedures 30
ACMACR407A Conduct community awareness programs 40 E ACMACR407 Conduct community awareness programs 40
ACMACR408A Coordinate seizure of animals 30 E ACMACR408 Coordinate seizure of animals 30
ACMACR409A Prepare and present animal control and regulation case 80 E ACMACR409 Prepare and present animal control and regulation case 80
ACMATE301A Work within an animal technology facility 100 E ACMATE301 Work within an animal technology facility 100
ACMATE302A Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures
60 E ACMATE302 Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures
60
ACMATE303A Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals 60 E ACMATE303 Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals 60
ACMATE304A Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals 50 E ACMATE304 Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals 50
ACMATE305A Conduct euthanasia of research animals 40 E ACMATE305 Conduct euthanasia of research animals 40
ACMATE501A Manage compliance in animal technology 20 E ACMATE501 Manage compliance in animal technology 20
ACMATE502A Manage and maintain the health of research animals 80 E ACMATE502 Manage and maintain the health of research animals 80
ACMATE503A Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal 80 E ACMATE503 Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal 80
ACMATE504A Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes
60 E ACMATE504 Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes
60
ACMATE505A Carry out advanced breeding procedures 40 E ACMATE505 Carry out advanced breeding procedures 40
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ACMATE506A Assist to collect and transfer embryos of mice 80 E ACMATE506 Assist to collect and transfer embryos of mice 80
ACMATE507A Manage the parturition of transgenic mice or rats 30 E ACMATE507 Manage the parturition of transgenic mice or rats 30
ACMCAN301A Work within a captive animal facility 60 E ACMCAN301 Work within a captive animal facility 60
ACMCAN302A Prepare and present information to the public 30 E ACMCAN302 Prepare and present information to the public 30
ACMCAN303A Support collection management 50 E ACMCAN303 Support collection management 50
ACMCAN304A Prepare and maintain animal housing 50 E ACMCAN304 Prepare and maintain animal housing 50
ACMCAN305A Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals 60 E ACMCAN305 Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals 60
ACMCAN306A Monitor animal reproduction 30 E ACMCAN306 Monitor animal reproduction 30
ACMCAN307A Rehabilitate native wildlife 35 E ACMCAN307 Rehabilitate native wildlife 35
ACMCAN308A Release native animals to natural environment 35 E ACMCAN308 Release native animals to natural environment 35
ACMCAN309A Develop institutional husbandry guidelines 20 E ACMCAN309 Develop institutional husbandry guidelines 20
ACMCAN310A Assist with exhibit design and renovation planning 50 E ACMCAN310 Assist with exhibit design and renovation planning 50
ACMCAN311A Care for young animals 30 E ACMCAN311 Care for young animals 30
ACMCAN401A Implement collection management 50 E ACMCAN401 Implement collection management 50
ACMCAN402A Manage enclosures and exhibits 50 E ACMCAN402 Manage enclosures and exhibits 50
ACMCAN403A Develop animal diets 40 E ACMCAN403 Develop animal diets 40
ACMCAN404A Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies
40 E ACMCAN404 Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies
40
ACMCAN405A Design and evaluate interpretive and learning programs 50 E ACMCAN405 Design and evaluate interpretive and learning programs 50
ACMCAN406A Assist in establishing and maintaining a plantation 80 E ACMCAN406 Assist in establishing and maintaining a plantation 80
ACMCAN501A Contribute to enclosure and exhibit design or renovation projects
50 E ACMCAN501 Contribute to enclosure and exhibit design or renovation projects
50
ACMCAN502A Develop and monitor collection management 50 E ACMCAN502 Develop and monitor collection management 50
ACMCAS301A Work effectively in the companion animal industry 60 E ACMCAS301 Work effectively in the companion animal industry 60
ACMCAS302A Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
65 E ACMCAS302 Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
65
ACMCAS303A Provide advice on selection and care of aquatic animals 35 E ACMCAS303 Provide advice on selection and care of aquatic animals 35
ACMCAS304A Capture, handle and transport companion animals 40 E ACMCAS304 Capture, handle and transport companion animals 40
ACMCAS305A Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals 55 E ACMCAS305 Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals 55
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ACMCAS306A Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort 80 E ACMCAS306 Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort 120
ACMCAS307A Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services 40 E ACMCAS307 Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services 40
ACMCAS401A Manage compliance in the companion animal industry 120 E ACMCAS401 Manage compliance in the companion animal industry 120
ACMCAS402A Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms 65 E ACMCAS402 Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms 65
ACMCAS403A Design, construct and maintain aquascapes 100 E ACMCAS403 Design, construct and maintain aquascapes 100
ACMCAS404A Develop enrichment strategies for companion animals 80 E ACMCAS404 Development enrichment strategies for companion animals
80
ACMCAS405A Purchase companion animal livestock 60 E ACMCAS405 Purchase companion animal livestock 60
ACMCAS406A Manage companion animal breeding 120 E ACMCAS406 Manage companion animal breeding 120
ACMCAS407A Provide professional companion animal grooming services
120 E ACMCAS407 Provide professional companion animal grooming services
120
ACMCAS408A Manage the operation of a mobile hydro-bathing facility 40 E ACMCAS408 Manage the operation of a mobile hydro-bathing facility 40
ACMCAS409A Provide training advice to companion animal owners 80 E ACMCAS409 Provide training advice to companion animal owners 80
ACMCAS410A Conduct companion animal training classes 160 E ACMCAS410 Conduct companion animal training classes 160
ACMEQD401A Work within an equine dental service provision framework 20 NE ACMEQD401 Work within an equine dental service provision framework 20
ACMEQD402A Determine equine oral function efficiency 50 NE ACMEQD402 Determine equine oral function efficiency 45
ACMEQD403A Identify potential health impacts of equine oral conditions 110 NE ACMEQD403 Identify potential health impacts of equine oral conditions 100
ACMEQD404A Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment
60 NE ACMEQD404 Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment
55
ACMEQD405A Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments
100 NE ACMEQD405 Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments
90
New ACMEQU101 Approach and catch horses 45
New ACMEQU201 Work safely in industries with horses 35
New ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely 90
New ACMEQU203 Provide basic care of horses 45
New ACMEQU204 Perform daily tasks in the horse industry 50
New ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour 55
New ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter 55
New ACMEQU207 Develop riding skills for exercising horses 55
New ACMEQU208 Manage personal health and fitness for working with 20
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New ACMEQU209 Provide non-riding exercise to horses 55
New ACMEQU210 Lunge educated horses 45
New ACMEQU211 Prepare horses for competition, presentation or sale 70
New ACMEQU301 Introduce horses to lunge exercise 70
New ACMEQU302 Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horse
45
New ACMEQU303 Demonstrate riding techniques for avoiding falls and reducing the impact of falls
90
ACMEQU401A Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
110 E ACMEQU401 Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
110
ACMEQU402A Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
60 E ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
60
ACMEQU403A Relate musculoskeletal structure to horse movement 120 E ACMEQU403 Relate musculoskeletal structure to horse movement 120
ACMEQU404A Evaluate fit of saddlery and equipment 60 E ACMEQU404 Evaluate fit of saddlery and associated equipment 60
ACMEQU405A Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare 70 E ACMEQU405 Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare 70
- ACMEQU406 Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver
55
ACMFAR301A Handle horses safely in the provision of farriery services 20 E ACMFAR301 Handle equines safely during farriery services 20
ACMFAR302A Work effectively as a farrier in the equine industries 20 E ACMFAR302 Work effectively as a farrier 20
ACMFAR303A Perform routine day-to-day farriery activities 20 E ACMFAR303 Perform routine day-to-day farriery activities 20
ACMFAR304A Respond to emergencies and apply essential first aid in the equine industries
50 E ACMFAR304 Respond to emergencies and apply first aid 50
ACMFAR305A Perform welding tasks using a forge 20 E ACMFAR305 Perform welding tasks using a forge 20
ACMFAR306A Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery
60 E ACMFAR306 Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery
60
ACMFAR307A Make standard shoes for a range of horses 80 E ACMFAR307 Make standard shoes for a range of equines 80
ACMFAR308A Determine foot care and shoeing plans for horses 80 E ACMFAR308 Determine foot care and shoeing plans for equines 80
ACMFAR309A Fit shoes for normal healthy horses 80 E ACMFAR309 Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines 80
ACMFAR310A Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in horses
80 E ACMFAR310 Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in equines
80
ACMFAR311A Fit shoes to alleviate severe faults and defects in horses 100 E ACMFAR311 Fit shoes to alleviate severe faults and defects in equines 100
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ACMFAR312A Accommodate special needs of particular horses through farriery techniques
100 E ACMFAR312 Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines 100
ACMGAS101A Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries
20 E ACMGAS101 Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries
20
ACMGAS102A Catch and handle a range of quiet animals 20 E ACMGAS102 Catch and handle a range of quiet animals 20
ACMGAS103A Assist in the care of animals 20 E ACMGAS103 Assist in the care of animals 20
ACMGAS201A Work in the animal care industry 20 E ACMGAS201 Work in the animal care industry 20
ACMGAS202A Participate in workplace communications 20 E ACMGAS202 Participate in workplace communications 20
ACMGAS203A Complete animal care hygiene routines 65 E ACMGAS203 Complete animal care hygiene routines 65
ACMGAS204A Feed and water animals 20 E ACMGAS204 Feed and water animals 20
ACMGAS205A Assist in health care of animals 30 E ACMGAS205 Assist in health care of animals 30
ACMGAS206A Provide basic first aid for animals 25 E ACMGAS206 Provide basic first aid for animals 25
ACMGAS207A Provide reception services for an animal care facility 30 E ACMGAS207 Provide reception services for an animal care facility 30
ACMGAS208A Source information for animal care needs 20 E ACMGAS208 Source information for animal care needs 20
ACMGAS209A Provide information on companion animals, products and services
55 E ACMGAS209 Provide information on companion animals, products and services
55
ACMGAS210A Prepare for and conduct a tour or presentation 30 E ACMGAS210 Prepare for and conduct a tour or presentation 30
ACMGAS301A Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing 80 E ACMGAS301 Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing 80
ACMGAS302A Provide enrichment for animals 60 E ACMGAS302 Provide enrichment for animals 60
ACMGAS303A Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals 65 E ACMGAS303 Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals 65
ACMGAS304A Carry out simple breeding procedures 55 E ACMGAS304 Carry out simple breeding procedures 55
ACMGAS305A Rescue animals and apply basic first aid 30 E ACMGAS305 Rescue animals and apply basic first aid 30
ACMGAS306A Assist with conditioning animals 40 E ACMGAS306 Assist with conditioning animals 40
New ACMGAS307 Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
90
New ACMGAS308 Communicate effectively with clients and team members 25
ACMGRM301A Perform dog grooms on different coat types 50 E ACMGRM301 Perform dog grooms on different coat types 70
ACMGRM302A Perform a cross breed clip 40 E ACMGRM302 Perform a cross breed clip 70
ACMGRM404A Provide creative styling for dogs 30 E ACMGRM404 Provide creative styling for dogs 30
ACMGRM405A Carry out styling on cats of different breed and coat type 50 E ACMGRM405 Carry out styling on cats of different breeds and coat 50
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types
ACMGRM401A Carry out breed standard styling on Gun dog, Working dog and Hound dog breed groups
40 NE
ACMGRM406 Carry out breed standard styling on dog breed groups 90 ACMGRM403A Carry out breed standard styling on Terrier and Utility dog groups
40 NE
ACMGRM402A Carry out breed standard styling on Non-sporting and Toy dog breed groups
40 NE
AHCHBR201A Monitor horse health and welfare 25 E ACMHBR201 Check and treat horses 25
New ACMHBR202 Assist with oestrus detection in mares 70
AHCHBR203A Provide daily care for horses 30 NE ACMHBR203 Provide daily care for horses 35
New ACMHBR301 Transport horses 40
AHCHBR302A Carry out basic hoof care procedures 45 NE ACMHBR302 Carry out basic hoof care procedures 40
AHCHBR204A Assist with mating procedures and parturition of horses 35 NE
ACMHBR303 Carry out natural mare mating procedures 65 AHCHBR303A
Carry out mare mating or artificial insemination procedures
40 NE
AHCHBR204A Assist with mating procedures and parturition of horses 35 NE
ACMHBR304 Assist with artificial insemination of mares 65 AHCHBR303A
Carry out mare mating or artificial insemination procedures
40 NE
AHCHBR307A Assess suitability of horses for stock work 30 NE ACMHBR305 Assess suitability of horses for specific uses 70
New ACMHBR306 Provide information on horses 35
AHCHBR202A Handle young horses 50 NE ACMHBR307 Handle young horses 55
AHCHBR308A Maintain horses in a healthy state and safe environment 90 NE ACMHBR308 Maintain horses in a healthy state 55
AHCHBR401A Carry out stud stable management duties 30 E ACMHBR309 Follow stud operational procedures 30
AHCHBR306A Prevent and treat equine injury and disease 25 E ACMHBR310 Prevent and treat equine injury and disease 25
AHCHBR402A Supervise raising young horses 40 NE ACMHBR311 Raise young horses 70
AHCLSK330A Implement procedures for foaling down mares 80 E ACMHBR312 Carry out procedures for foaling down mares 90
AHCHBR204A Assist with mating procedures and parturition of horses 35 NE
New ACMHBR313 Care for pregnant mares 45
AHCHBR401A Carry out stud stable management duties 30 E ACMHBR401 Carry out stud stable management duties 30
New ACMHBR402 Manage foaling and post-foaling problems 90
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AHCHBR305A Handle and care for stallions 30 NE ACMHBR403 Handle and care for stallions 55
New ACMHBR404 Supervise staff raising young horses 70
New ACMHBR405 Supervise natural horse mating program 70
New ACMHBR406 Prepare yearlings for sale 90
New ACMHBR407 Educate stallions 65
New ACMHBR501 Manage horse nutrition 45
New ACMHBR502 Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and mares 90
New ACMHBR503 Develop and implement a marketing plan for stud stock 70
New ACMHBR504 Manage horse pastures 90
ACMINF301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal work
30 E ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
40
ACMMIC401A Implant microchip in cats and dogs 20 E ACMMIC401 Implant microchip in cats and dogs 20
New ACMPHR201 Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena 90
New ACMPHR301 Care for performance horses 35
New ACMPHR302 Maintain health and welfare of performance horses 25
New ACMPHR303 Participate in horse events and activities 35
New ACMPHR304 Ride and lead performance horses 45
New ACMPHR401 Interpret equine behaviour 55
New
ACMPHR402 Manage horses to meet performance horse sport requirements
80
New ACMPHR403 Evaluate equine training methodologies 45
New
ACMPHR404 Manage international opportunities for performance horses
25
New
ACMPHR405 Implement and monitor equine health and welfare strategies
70
New ACMPHR406 Manage the presentation of young horses 70
New
ACMPHR407 Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management program
70
New ACMPHR408 Educate and train performance horses 55
New ACMPHR502 Manage horse health using selected therapies 45
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New ACMPHR503 Evaluate performance horse conformation 45
AHCPHR504 Manage equine nutrition 65 E ACMPHR504 Manage equine nutrition 65
New ACMPHR505 Manage fitness in performance horses 45
New ACMPHR506 Manage performance horse breeding operations 80
ACMSPE301A Provide basic care of amphibians 20 E ACMSPE301 Provide basic care of amphibians 20
ACMSPE302A Provide basic care of birds 20 E ACMSPE302 Provide basic care of birds 20
ACMSPE303A Provide basic care of common native mammals 20 E ACMSPE303 Provide basic care of common native mammals 20
ACMSPE304A Provide basic care of dogs 20 E ACMSPE304 Provide basic care of domestic dogs 20
ACMSPE305A Provide basic care of domestic cats 20 E ACMSPE305 Provide basic care of domestic cats 20
ACMSPE306A Provide basic care of marine fish 20 E ACMSPE306 Provide basic care of marine fish 20
ACMSPE307A Provide basic care of freshwater fish 20 E ACMSPE307 Provide basic care of freshwater fish 20
ACMSPE308A Provide basic care of marine aquatic invertebrates 20 E ACMSPE308 Provide basic care of marine invertebrates 20
ACMSPE309A Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
20 E ACMSPE309 Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
20
ACMSPE310A Provide basic care of mammals 40 E ACMSPE310 Provide basic care of mammals 40
ACMSPE311A Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles 20 E ACMSPE311 Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles 20
ACMSPE312A Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits 20 E ACMSPE312 Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits 20
ACMSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 E ACMSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20
ACMSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
30 E ACMSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
30
ACMVET201A Carry out veterinary nursing reception duties 30 E ACMVET201 Assist with veterinary nursing reception duties 30
ACMVET202A Carry out daily clinic routines 30 E ACMVET202 Carry out daily clinic routines 30
ACMVET203A Assist with surgery preparation 30 E ACMVET203 Assist with surgery preparation 30
ACMWHS201A Participate in workplace health and safety processes 35 E ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes 35
ACMOHS201A Participate in occupational health and safety processes 30 E
ACMOHS301A Contribute to occupational health and safety processes 30 E ACMWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes 60
ACMWHS301A Contribute to workplace health and safety processes 45 E
ACMOHS401A Maintain occupational health and safety processes 70 E ACMWHS401 Maintain workplace health and safety processes 70
ACMWHS401A Maintain workplace health and safety processes 70 E
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ACMOHS501A Manage occupational health and safety processes 40 E ACMWHS501 Manage workplace health and safety processes 70
ACMWHS501A Manage workplace health and safety processes 70 E
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Mapping Skill Sets
The following table provides an overview of the skill sets from Version 1 which replace skill sets from the existing version of the ACM10 Animal Care and Management training package.
ACM Current Skill Set ACM Replacement Skill Set
National Code
National Title Nominal Hours
E / NE National
Code National Title
Nominal Hours
ACMSS00001 Microchip Implantation for Dogs and Cats Skill Set 130 E ACMSS00007 Microchip Implantation for Dogs and Cats Skill Set 135
ACMSS00002 Native Amphibian Rehabilitation Skill Set 240 E ACMSS00008 Native Amphibian Rehabilitation Skill Set 245
ACMSS00003 Native Bird Rehabilitation Skill Set 240 E ACMSS00009 Native Bird Rehabilitation Skill Set 245
ACMSS00004 Native Mammal Rehabilitation Skill Set 240 E ACMSS00010 Native Mammal Rehabilitation Skill Set 245
ACMSS00005 Native Reptile Rehabilitation Skill Set 240 E ACMSS00011 Native Reptile Rehabilitation Skill Set 245
ACMSS00006 Preventative Biosecurity Skill Set 100 E ACMSS00012 Preventative Biosecurity Skill Set 90
NEW ACMSS00013 Incorporate safety when instructing beginners in horse handling
275
NEW ACMSS00014 Beginners horse handling safety 180
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Apprenticeships
The following table provides a summary of the qualifications in the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package and the accredited apprenticeship courses they will replace.
ACM10 Current Qualification ACM Replacement Qualification
National Code
National Title Apprenticeship Nominal Hours
E / NE
National Code
National Title Nominal Hours
ACM30510 Certificate III in Farriery AP01810: FARRIER 925 E ACM30517 Certificate III in Farriery 925
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Traineeships
The following table provides a summary of the qualifications in the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package and the accredited traineeship courses they will replace.
ACM10 Current Qualification ACM Replacement Qualification
National Code
National Title Traineeship Nominal Hours
E / NE
National Code
National Title Nominal Hours
ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies TR05640: ANIMAL STUDIES (LEVEL 2) 390 E ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies 335
ACM30210 Certificate III in Animal Technology
TR05670: ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY (LEVEL 3) 935 E ACM30217 Certificate III in Animal Technology 935
ACM30310 Certificate III in Captive Animals
TR05680: CAPTIVE ANIMALS (LEVEL 3) 735 E ACM30317 Certificate III in Captive Animals 735
ACM30410 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
TR05690: COMPANION ANIMAL SERVICES (LEVEL 3)
835 E ACM30417 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
835
ACM40110 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation
TR05710: ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION (LEVEL 4)
600 NE ACM40117 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation
675
ACM40310 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services
TR05700: COMPANION ANIMAL SERVICES (LEVEL 4)
1050 E ACM40317 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services
1050
The following table provides a summary of new traineeships approved for use in the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package.
Traineeship National Code National Title Nominal Hours
TR11260: PET GROOMING ACM30617 Certificate III in Pet Grooming 785