Diploma of Animal Technology
ACM50119
Agriculture & environmentDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
20Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
Sep 2019Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (ACM50119, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Asset and Facility ManagerAnimal Technician
Industries
Animal Care and Management
Source: training.gov.au
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To finish you complete 20 units: 15 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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ACMATE307Work within an animal technology facility
ACMATE401Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals
ACMATE402Conduct euthanasia of research animals
ACMATE403Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals
ACMATE404Prepare for and assist with aseptic animal surgery
ACMATE501Manage compliance in animal technology
ACMATE502Manage and maintain the health of research animals
ACMATE504Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes
ACMATE505Carry out advanced breeding procedures
ACMATE506Assist to collect and transfer embryos of mice
ACMATE508Monitor and maintain containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities
ACMATE509Perform caesarean procedures on mice or rats
ACMATE510Review and monitor research proposals for an Animal Ethics Committee
ACMATE511Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal
ACMCAN404Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies
ACMGAS302Provide enrichment for animals
ACMGAS303Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals
ACMGAS307Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
ACMGAS308Communicate effectively with clients and team members
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
ACMSUS401Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMWHS501Manage workplace health and safety processes
BSBRES411Analyse and present research information
MSL915004Schedule laboratory work for a small team
MSL916006Develop and maintain laboratory documentation
MSL916008Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area
MSL916010Manage complex projects
MSL924003Process and interpret data
MSL973016Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973019Perform microscopic examination
MSL973020Perform histological procedures
MSL974022Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
MSL974025Prepare tissue and cell cultures
PSPSCI004Undertake scientific/technological research
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the ACM50119 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 factsWho offers it
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