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Certificate II in Animal Care
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ACM20121
Your daily commitment to animal welfare and husbandry is the foundation of your expertise. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to create a recognition pathway for your practical skills. Please register your interest to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for entry level and support roles in the animal care and management industry, where workers provide care for animals in workplaces such as animal shelters, boarding/day care facilities, sanctuaries and veterinary clinics. The work activities are routine, performed under supervision and within clearly defined guidelines. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
ACM20121
Training Package
ACM — Animal Care and Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
12 (7 core + 5 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Animal Care Attendant | Providing daily care, feeding, and enrichment for animals in shelters or boarding facilities under supervision. |
| Kennel or Cattery Hand | Maintaining hygiene routines and monitoring the well-being of animals in a professional boarding environment. |
| Veterinary Clinic Assistant | Supporting veterinary staff with clinical hygiene, reception duties, and animal handling in a practice setting. |
| Animal Shelter Worker | Assisting with the intake, routine care, and rehoming processes for animals within rescue organisations. |
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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
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Our approach:
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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
- ✓A current resume detailing your experience in animal shelters, clinics, or boarding facilities
- ✓Position descriptions outlining your responsibilities in animal care
- ✓Reference letters from supervisors or veterinarians confirming your practical skills
Animal Husbandry
- ✓Feeding and watering schedules for various species
- ✓Records of providing animal enrichment and socialisation activities
- ✓Logs detailing the monitoring of animal behaviour and well-being
Hygiene & Health
- ✓Completed cleaning and disinfection routines for animal enclosures
- ✓Evidence of assisting with animal health checks or medication administration
- ✓Documentation of safe animal handling and restraint techniques
Communication & Admin
- ✓Reception logs or records of customer service interactions
- ✓Handover notes or internal communication regarding animal care needs
- ✓Records of maintaining animal files and documentation
Safety & Training
- ✓Workplace health and safety induction records
- ✓Hazard identification and incident reports relevant to animal environments
- ✓Certificates for first aid or species-specific handling workshops
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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