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Certificate III in Animal Technology

ACM30219
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
13Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
Feb 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (ACM30219, 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
Animal TechnicianTechnical Officer
Industries
Animal Care and Management
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for ACM30219 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 13 units: 9 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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ACMATE306Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities
ACMATE307Work within an animal technology facility
ACMATE402Conduct euthanasia of research animals
ACMGAS202Participate in workplace communications
ACMGAS204Feed and water animals
ACMGAS301Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
ACMGAS302Provide enrichment for animals
ACMGAS304Carry out simple breeding procedures
ACMGAS307Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
ACMSPE301Provide basic care of amphibians
ACMSPE302Provide basic care of birds
ACMSPE303Provide basic care of common native mammals
ACMSPE304Provide basic care of domestic dogs
ACMSPE305Provide basic care of domestic cats
ACMSPE306Provide basic care of marine fish
ACMSPE307Provide basic care of freshwater fish
ACMSPE308Provide basic care of marine invertebrates
ACMSPE309Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
ACMSPE310Provide basic care of mammals
ACMSPE311Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles
ACMSPE312Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits
ACMSUS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMVET203Assist with surgery preparation
ACMWHS301Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
MSL922001Record and present data
MSL933005Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
MSL973013Perform basic tests
MSL973014Prepare working solutions
MSL973016Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973019Perform microscopic examination
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the ACM30219 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

3 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.

Brisbane College of AustraliaBased in QLD · Registered since 2006→
GLOBAL TRAINING MASTERS PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2026→
Halo Nation Training Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→

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.