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Diploma of Animal Technology
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ACM50119
Your expertise in managing complex animal technology facilities and overseeing biomedical research environments is a significant professional achievement. You have the experience required to lead technical teams and ensure rigorous compliance with animal welfare standards. RPL It is currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations for this qualification, and we invite you to register your interest to be first in line when the pathway is available.
About This Qualification
This qualification is the industry qualification for individuals aiming to operate at a senior technician or managerial level, undertaking animal technology functions within a biomedical research, teaching or production environment. Job roles covered by this qualification may include: Facility manager Animal technician (senior) Animal house supervisor. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, an individual unit of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory body.
Qualification Code
ACM50119
Training Package
ACM — Animal Care and Management Training Package
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
20 (15 core + 5 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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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 Facility Manager | Directing the operations, staffing, and regulatory compliance of a biomedical research or production facility. |
| Senior Animal Technician | Leading technical procedures, monitoring animal health, and ensuring the integrity of research data. |
| Animal House Supervisor | Overseeing the daily care, housing, and welfare requirements of animals in a research or teaching environment. |
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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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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
- ✓Current CV detailing senior technician or managerial roles
- ✓Position descriptions for facility management or animal house supervision
- ✓Professional references from senior researchers or facility directors
Clinical & Technical Procedures
- ✓Anaesthesia monitoring logs and euthanasia protocol records
- ✓Reports on non-surgical procedures and post-mortem examinations
- ✓Records demonstrating aseptic techniques and containment procedures
Compliance & Ethics
- ✓Evidence of managing Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) compliance
- ✓Facility audit reports and containment exclusion logs
- ✓Workplace health and safety management plans and risk assessments
Animal Health & Breeding
- ✓Advanced breeding program records and colony management data
- ✓Nutritional plans and environmental enrichment strategies
- ✓Health maintenance schedules for rodents, rabbits, or other research species
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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