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Certificate III in Animal Care Services

ACM30122
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
17Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
32Training providers
Jul 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (ACM30122, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Pet Shop WorkerAquarium AssistantPet ExerciserAnimal Care ReceptionistAnimal Health Officer (Indigenous Communities)Animal CarerPet Groomers
Industries
Companion Animal Services, Pet Care and Animal Shelters
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for ACM30122 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 17 units: 7 core plus 10 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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ACMAIM204Participate in companion animal rescue
ACMAIM311Communicate with companion animal owners about incident management processes
ACMAIM312Perform companion animal rescue
ACMAIM313Carry out casualty and post-rescue management of animals
ACMARM301Support veterinary activities in remote communities
ACMBEH301Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals
ACMBEH302Provide enrichment for animals
ACMBEH404Condition animal behaviour
ACMGEN205Source and provide information for animal care needs
ACMGEN302Care for young animals
ACMGEN303Assess the welfare status of an animal
ACMGEN304Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces
ACMGEN305Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
ACMGEN306Provide advice on aquatic animal selection and general care
ACMGEN307Maintain aquariums and/or aquascapes and aquatic animals
ACMGEN308Walk and exercise dogs
ACMGEN309Provide basic animal first aid
ACMGEN310Provide reception services for an animal care facility
ACMGEN311Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
ACMGEN312Provide nutritional requirements for animals
ACMGEN313Carry out simple breeding procedures
ACMGEN314Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
ACMGEN315Communicate effectively with clients and team members
ACMGRM201Bath, dry and brush domestic dogs
ACMGRM303Provide sanitary and hygiene grooms for companion animals
ACMGRM304Perform grooms on cross breed dogs
ACMGRM305Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements
ACMGRM403Enhance companion animal coat and skin condition
ACMINF301Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
ACMINF304Promote environmental health and safety for companion animals in remote communities
ACMSPE313Provide general care of amphibians
ACMSPE314Provide general care of birds
ACMSPE315Provide general care of common native mammals
ACMSPE316Provide general care of domestic dogs
ACMSPE317Provide general care of domestic cats
ACMSPE318Provide general care of fish
ACMSPE319Provide general care of invertebrates
ACMSPE320Provide general care of mammals
ACMSPE321Provide general care of non-venomous reptiles
ACMSPE322Provide general care of rodents or rabbits
ACMSUS401Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMWHS301Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
BSBESB305Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBFIN302Maintain financial records
BSBINS302Organise workplace information
BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
BSBSTR301Contribute to continuous improvement
BSBXTW301Work in a team
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTPOP032Monitor and maintain dog health in the community
SIRRINV001Receive and handle retail stock
SIRRMER001Produce visual merchandise displays
SIRRMER003Coordinate visual merchandising activities
SIRRRTF001Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal
SIRXSLS002Follow point-of-sale procedures
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the ACM30122 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

32 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Agribusiness Industry CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2012→
AlffieBased in VIC · Registered since 2015→
Animals on Course Pty Ltd as Trustee for Animals on Course Unit TrustBased in SA · Registered since 2013→
Applied Vocational TrainingBased in WA · Registered since 1998→
AUSTRALIA'S TEACHING ZOOBased in NSW · Registered since 2025→
Australian Animal Care Institute Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2022→
Australian College of Applied Animal StudiesBased in VIC · Registered since 2010→
Australian College Of International StudiesBased in NSW · Registered since 2019→
Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Box Hill InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Canberra Institute of TechnologyBased in ACT · Registered since 1993→
Central Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
Coral Sea TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Dog Trainer AcademyBased in QLD · Registered since 2016→
GOTAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
Greenwood Academy Animal care and AgricultureBased in NSW · Registered since 2022→
Halo Nation Training Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Health Science Hub EducationBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
Heiniger AcademyBased in VIC · Registered since 2014→
Melbourne PolytechnicBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
NATIONAL TRAINING MASTERSBased in NSW · Registered since 2007→
Skills GenerationBased in QLD · Registered since 2014→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE GippslandBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.