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Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care

ACM30321
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
16Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
7Training providers
Apr 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (ACM30321, 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
Zookeeper
Industries
Exhibited Animals and Wildlife Environments
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for ACM30321 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 16 units: 12 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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ACMAIM203Assist at wildlife events
ACMAIM307Participate in large whale disentanglement operations
ACMAIM308Respond to marine wildlife stranding
ACMAIM309Respond to marine wildlife welfare
ACMAIM310Participate in marine wildlife pollution event
ACMATE306Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities
ACMBEH301Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals
ACMBEH302Provide enrichment for animals
ACMBEH404Condition animal behaviour
ACMEXH301Work within a zoological facility
ACMEXH302Support species population planning and management
ACMEXH303Prepare and maintain animal habitats
ACMEXH304Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals
ACMEXH305Monitor animal reproduction
ACMEXH306Rehabilitate native wildlife
ACMEXH307Release native wildlife to the natural environment
ACMEXH308Develop husbandry guidelines
ACMEXH309Contribute to exhibit design and renovation planning
ACMGEN301Prepare and present information to the public
ACMGEN302Care for young animals
ACMGEN303Assess the welfare status of an animal
ACMGEN304Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces
ACMGEN309Provide basic animal first aid
ACMGEN311Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
ACMGEN312Provide nutritional requirements for animals
ACMGEN315Communicate effectively with clients and team members
ACMINF301Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
ACMINF303Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife
ACMSPE313Provide general care of amphibians
ACMSPE314Provide general care of birds
ACMSPE315Provide general care of common native mammals
ACMSPE318Provide general care of fish
ACMSPE319Provide general care of invertebrates
ACMSPE320Provide general care of mammals
ACMSPE321Provide general care of non-venomous reptiles
ACMSUS401Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMWHS301Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCBIO301Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest
AHCECR202Maintain wildlife habitat refuges
AHCFAU303Respond to wildlife emergencies
AHCPCM204Recognise plants
SFICRO303Care for crocodiles over 1.2 metres in a controlled environment
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the ACM30321 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

7 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.

AUSTRALIA'S TEACHING ZOOBased in NSW · Registered since 2025→
Box Hill InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
CAREERS TRAINING CENTREBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
GLOBAL TRAINING MASTERS PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2026→
NATIONAL TRAINING MASTERSBased in NSW · Registered since 2007→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→

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.