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Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways
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ACM10121
You have a foundational interest in animal welfare and a desire to formalise your entry into the sector. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for this animal care pathway. Register your interest today to be notified when we can help you demonstrate your suitability for this industry.
About This Qualification
This qualification provides knowledge and skills for initial work, community involvement and/or further learning. It provides a pathway to learn about work in the animal care and management industry and to assist with routine activities performed under close supervision in an animal care facility or service organisation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
ACM10121
Training Package
ACM — Animal Care and Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate I
Total Units
7 (5 core + 2 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Animal Care Assistant | Providing basic support in animal shelters or boarding facilities by maintaining hygiene and assisting with feeding routines. |
| Pet Retail Assistant | Supporting the daily operations of a pet store, including enclosure maintenance and basic animal welfare checks. |
| Kennel Attendant | Performing supervised routine tasks in a boarding kennel environment to ensure the comfort and safety of animals. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Records of volunteer work at animal shelters or rescue groups
- ✓Evidence of work experience in pet retail or grooming salons
- ✓Position descriptions for entry-level kennel or cattery assistant roles
Animal Handling & Care
- ✓Logs documenting the safe approach and handling of calm animals
- ✓Evidence of assisting with routine feeding and watering schedules
- ✓Photos or videos demonstrating basic animal grooming or hygiene tasks
Safety & Environment
- ✓Workplace induction checklists for animal care facilities
- ✓Evidence of using personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly
- ✓Records of cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures or workspaces
Communication & Digital Skills
- ✓Diary entries or logs documenting daily animal observations
- ✓Evidence of following simple spoken instructions in a work team
- ✓Records of using digital devices for basic workplace data entry
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Animal Care and Management Training Package.
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