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Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management

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ACM40222

Your leadership in animal care facilities demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of animal welfare, biosecurity, and operational management. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to ensure your senior expertise is ready for formal recognition.

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About This Qualification

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge for team leaders, supervisors, and specialist technical roles within an animal care facility, including companion animal and exhibited and wildlife environments. The qualification applies to a range of roles including coordinators/managers of boarding/day care, breeding or shelter facilities, as well as senior zookeepers, aquarists, and wildlife carers. Individuals in these roles analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities and apply specialist technical skills and knowledge to solve routine and non-routine problems. They have accountability for the work of others and for meeting organisational key performance indicators. The qualification allows for a specialisation in Companion animal or Wildlife and exhibited animal facilities. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Qualification Code

ACM40222

Training Package

ACM — Animal Care and Management Training Package

AQF Level

Certificate IV

Total Units

See training.gov.au

Entry Requirements

Yes

National Register

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RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest

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Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

Role	Responsibilities
Senior Zookeeper	Leading animal care functions and developing species population strategies within zoological or wildlife facilities.
Animal Shelter Manager	Overseeing daily operations, biosecurity, and animal welfare standards within rescue or adoption centres.
Companion Animal Coordinator	Managing team effectiveness and husbandry practices in boarding, day-care, or breeding environments.
Wildlife Facility Supervisor	Exercising judgement to solve routine and non-routine problems in the management of exhibited animal habitats.

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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:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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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:

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Work History & Roles

✓Comprehensive resume and detailed position descriptions
✓Records of professional experience in supervisory roles
✓Performance reviews or letters of support from facility owners

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Compliance & Biosecurity

✓Site biosecurity protocols and infection control audits
✓Workplace health and safety (WHS) risk assessments
✓Animal industry compliance advice and reports

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Animal Husbandry & Welfare

✓Animal enrichment strategies and implementation logs
✓Species-specific dietary plans and nutritional reviews
✓Animal welfare monitoring records and program audits

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Facility Management

✓Team rosters and staff management records
✓Facility maintenance schedules and asset life cycle plans
✓Operational strategies or business development documents

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Exhibited & Wildlife Management

✓Species population management and planning documents
✓Exhibit or enclosure design and operational reviews
✓Public education or interpretive program outlines

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Certifications & Training

✓Previous Certificate III in Animal Care or related fields
✓Microchipping licences or euthanasia assistance records
✓Records of attendance at industry workshops or conferences

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This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

Is this qualification currently available through RPL It?▾

RPL It is currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer the Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management. By registering your interest, you will be the first to know when we are ready to guide you through the recognition process.

Why should I register my interest?▾

Registering your interest allows us to understand the demand for this qualification and ensures you receive priority notification. It also gives us the opportunity to review your experience early, so you are well-positioned for assessment when the pathway opens.

Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?▾

Yes. A qualification achieved through Recognition of Prior Learning is issued by a Registered Training Organisation and carries the same national weight as one earned through study. It recognises that you have already achieved the required competency through your professional experience.

Can I specialise in companion animals or wildlife?▾

This qualification allows for specialisations in either Companion Animal facilities or Wildlife and Exhibited animal facilities. We will guide you in gathering evidence that aligns with your specific career history to ensure your qualification reflects your area of expertise.

What kind of management evidence do I need to provide?▾

As a supervisor or team leader, your evidence should demonstrate your accountability for the work of others. This may include staff rosters, biosecurity oversight records, animal welfare program implementations, and your role in meeting organisational key performance indicators.

What does registering my interest mean?▾

Registering your interest means you'd like to be notified when this qualification becomes available through RPL. There's no commitment — we'll contact you when an RTO partnership is confirmed for this qualification.

Why isn't this qualification available yet?▾

RPL It works with partner RTOs to deliver qualifications. We're currently exploring RTO partnerships for this qualification. Registering your interest helps us prioritise which qualifications to focus on next.

What happens after I register my interest?▾

You'll receive a confirmation, and we'll keep your details on file. When a partner RTO is confirmed for this qualification, we'll contact you with next steps — including how to start your free skills review.

Can I still do a free skills review for this qualification?▾

Yes. A free skills review helps you understand whether your experience aligns with the qualification requirements, regardless of whether an RTO partner is currently available. It's a useful first step while you wait.

Related Qualifications

Other qualifications in the Animal Care and Management Training Package.

Certificate I

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