ACM30321 - Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care

Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required for individuals undertaking a range of animal care functions in a zoo, wildlife sanctuary, aquaria or other facility where animals are cared for or exhibited. It applies to individuals who undertake activities autonomously or in teams working under broad direction. Activities may include individual animal welfare to social group management in small to large scale facilities.
Job roles covered by this qualification may include:
  • Zookeeper/Animal carer
  • Native wildlife carer
  • Wildlife rehabilitator
  • Animal technical officer
  • Aquarist.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Through consultation with a number of training organisations, and other industry stakeholders, we are writing this course and others from this package. Should you require any further information or would like to be informed when they are completed please fill in the email request form below or contact us on 07-3812-0983 or [email protected]
We have been providing quality training materials for the VET Sector for over twenty years. All of our materials come to you in an electronic format by USB or download and it includes the Candidate Learning Guide, Assessment Tool, Trainer Marking Guide, Competency Mapping Tool, PowerPoint's, and any relevant readings.
Our format enables you to contextualise the material for your Organisations logo (the licence you receive enables this). The resources we know are flexible enough for any group of Students.
Also as the versions change as they invariably do, you will receive the updates at no extra cost to your Organisation.
The investment for these resources is based on the following factors;
  1. The resources are able to be contextualised and replicated as you see fit. In other words the licence allows you to reprint and badge and remove and add materials to your specifications – if you feel it is necessary.
  2. Any additions that we do will be sent to you automatically as they are developed.
  3. You will receive all the compulsory units as well all the electives required for the course.
  4. These resources offer the breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and competencies covering selecting, adapting and transferring skills and knowledge to new environments. Our resources provide you with the technical advice and early leadership skills for problem resolution. Such skills can be applied across a broad range of roles, and in a variety of contexts.
Please be aware
If this qualification is not completed it will take approximately 8 - 12 weeks from payment for delivery
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
16 units of competency:
  • 12 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:at least 2 from the electives listed below in Group A - Note: only one of the following infection control units can be selected from Group A:
  • ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
  • ACMINF303 Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife
  • up to 2 from Group B or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
ACMBEH302 - Provide enrichment for animals
ACMEXH301 - Work within a zoological facility
ACMEXH303 - Prepare and maintain animal habitats
ACMEXH304 - Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals
ACMGEN301 - Prepare and present information to the public
ACMGEN303 - Assess the welfare status of an animal
ACMGEN304 - Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces
ACMGEN311 - Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
ACMGEN312 - Provide nutritional requirements for animals
ACMGEN315 - Communicate effectively with clients and team members
ACMSUS401 - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMWHS301 - Contribute to workplace health and safety processes

Elective Units
Group A General electives
ACMAIM203 - Assist at wildlife events
ACMAIM307 - Participate in large whale disentanglement operations
ACMAIM308 - Respond to marine wildlife stranding
ACMAIM309 - Respond to marine wildlife welfare
ACMAIM310 - Participate in marine wildlife pollution event
ACMATE306 - Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities
ACMBEH301 - Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals
ACMBEH404 - Condition animal behaviour
ACMEXH302 - Support species population planning and management
ACMEXH305 - Monitor animal reproduction
ACMEXH306 - Rehabilitate native wildlife
ACMEXH307 - Release native wildlife to the natural environment
ACMEXH308 - Develop husbandry guidelines
ACMEXH309 - Contribute to exhibit design and renovation planning
ACMGEN302 - Care for young animals
ACMGEN309 - Provide basic animal first aid
ACMINF301 - Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
ACMINF303 - Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife
AHCBIO301 - Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest
AHCECR202 - Maintain wildlife habitat refuges
AHCFAU303 - Respond to wildlife emergencies
AHCPCM204 - Recognise plants
Group B Species-specific electives
ACMSPE313 - Provide general care of amphibians
ACMSPE314 - Provide general care of birds
ACMSPE315 - Provide general care of common native mammals
ACMSPE318 - Provide general care of fish
ACMSPE319 - Provide general care of invertebrates
ACMSPE320 - Provide general care of mammals
ACMSPE321 - Provide general care of non-venomous reptiles
SFICRO303 - Care for crocodiles over 1.2 metres in a controlled environment
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