Certificate III in Companion Animal Services - ACM30417

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00001K

This qualification is the industry qualification for persons operating within a companion animal organisation. Job roles covered by this qualification may include:pet shop/aquarium assistantkennel attendantcattery attendantassistant dog trainerpet exerciserassistant grooming attendant.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, an individual unit of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.

Structure

15 units, 6 core, 9 elective units

Subjects

  • Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
  • Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals
  • Provide enrichment for animals
  • Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal
  • Follow point-of-sale procedures
  • Contribute to team effectiveness
  • Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services
  • Complete animal care hygiene routines
  • Coordinate visual merchandising activities
  • Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
  • Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort
  • Provide basic care of domestic dogs
  • Carry out simple breeding procedures
  • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Provide basic care of mammals
  • Support continuous improvement systems and processes
  • Provide basic care of amphibians
  • Provide reception services for an animal care facility
  • Provide basic care of marine fish
  • Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals
  • Provide basic care of marine invertebrates
  • Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
  • Provide basic care of birds
  • Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits
  • Organise workplace information
  • Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles
  • Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
  • Provide advice on selection and care of aquatic animals
  • Work effectively in the companion animal industry
  • Provide basic care of common native mammals
  • Receive and handle retail stock
  • Provide basic care of domestic cats
  • Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
  • Provide basic care of freshwater fish
  • Capture, handle and transport companion animals

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