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Nominal hours for units of competency from the

ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package

Updated: 26 Apr 2024

Unit CodeUnit TitleNominal Hours
BSBWOR502Lead and manage team effectiveness60
BSBCUS501Manage quality customer service40
BSBSMB305Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business45
BSBSMB303Organise finances for the micro business50
BSBFIA301Maintain financial records60
BSBWHS301Maintain workplace safety40
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people40
CHCDIS010Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs90
SISXEMR002Coordinate emergency responses20
SISXFAC003Implement facility maintenance programs7
SISXHRM001Recruit and manage volunteers35
DEFSUR011Survive at sea
MSL922001Record and present data40
SITXCCS006Provide service to customers25
SITTGDE005Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities70
SITEEVT010Manage on-site event operations60
PSPREG010Prepare a brief of evidence
PSPINV001Plan and initiate an investigation50
PSPINV003Finalise an investigation30
PSPSCI004Undertake scientific/technological research
SIRRINV001Receive and handle retail stock35
SIRRMER003Coordinate visual merchandising activities35
SIRRINV002Control stock35
SIRRMER001Produce visual merchandise displays35
SIRRRTF001Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal20
SIRXSLS002Follow point-of-sale procedures20
TAEDEL401Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning30
TAEDEL404Mentor in the workplace30
TAEDEL301Provide work skill instruction40
TAEDEL402Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace25
AHCLSK210Muster and move livestock25
AHCINF202Install, maintain and repair farm fencing30
AHCLSK204Carry out regular livestock observation40
AHCMOM402Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment80
AHCINF302Plan and construct an electric fence60
AHCWRK509Provide specialist advice to clients100
AHCMOM202Operate tractors40
AHCLSK413Design livestock handling facilities100
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals50
AHCWRK504Assess new industry developments120
AHCINF301Implement property improvement, construction and repair70
AHCINF303Plan and construct conventional fencing60
AHCWRK510Audit site operations80
AHCPMG409Implement a pest management plan80
AHCMOM501Manage machinery and equipment90
AHCLSK209Monitor water supplies20
AHCPMG307Apply animal trapping techniques40
AHCWRK309Apply environmentally sustainable work practices50
AHCWRK201Observe and report on weather25
AHCLSK404Implement and monitor animal welfare programs80
MSTLG3001Make a prototype60
AHCLSK218Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work50
ACMGAS204Feed and water animals40
ACMGAS303Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals60
ACMGAS302Provide enrichment for animals40
ACMEQU401Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements110
ACMSUS401Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices40
ACMEQU205Apply knowledge of horse behaviour60
ACMEQU405Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare80
ACMGAS308Communicate effectively with clients and team members30
ACMWHS401Maintain workplace health and safety processes80
ACMEQU402Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care60
ACMATE502Manage and maintain the health of research animals80
ACMEQU406Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver60
ACMFAR307Make standard shoes for a range of equines80
ACMVET202Carry out daily practice routines40
ACMWHS301Contribute to workplace health and safety processes 50
ACMEQU202Handle horses safely100
AHCLSK337Train, care for and ride horses for stock work100
ACMSPE304Provide basic care of domestic dogs40
ACMWHS501Manage workplace health and safety processes80
ACMHBR304Assist with artificial insemination of mares70
ACMATE506Assist to collect and transfer embryos of mice80
ACMVET203Assist with surgery preparation40
ACMGAS304Carry out simple breeding procedures40
ACMSUS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices20
ACMSPE310Provide basic care of mammals40
ACMSPE301Provide basic care of amphibians40
ACMATE505Carry out advanced breeding procedures40
ACMEQU206Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter60
ACMSPE306Provide basic care of marine fish40
ACMATE501Manage compliance in animal technology30
ACMSPE308Provide basic care of marine invertebrates40
ACMVET201Assist with veterinary nursing reception duties40
ACMGAS301Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing50
ACMSPE302Provide basic care of birds40
ACMSPE312Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits40
ACMGAS307Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work100
ACMMIC401Implant microchip in cats and dogs20
ACMSPE311Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles40
ACMINF301Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work60
ACMFAR305Perform welding tasks using a forge20
ACMGAS202Participate in workplace communications20
ACMSPE303Provide basic care of common native mammals40
ACMSPE305Provide basic care of domestic cats40
ACMSPE309Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates40
ACMSPE307Provide basic care of freshwater fish40
ACMWHS201Participate in workplace health and safety processes40
ACMATE504Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes60
ACMCAN404Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies40
ACMHBR312Carry out procedures for foaling down mares100
SISOEQU001Handle horses25
SISOEQU007Instruct horse handling skills40
SISOEQU014Determine nutritional requirements for sport or recreational horses40
SISOEQU010Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks for horse handling and riding activities30
AHCLSK419Manage horses for stock work60
FBPPPL4006Manage a work area within budget50
RGRPSH203Perform basic driving tasks70
RGRPSH304Identify factors that affect racehorse fitness and suitability to race100
RGRCMN201Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries10
RGRPSH308Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines100
MSL933005Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose30
MSL974022Undertake environmental field-based monitoring80
MSL916006Develop and maintain laboratory documentation30
MSL916010Manage complex projects50
MSL973013Perform basic tests60
MSL973020Perform histological procedures40
MSL915004Schedule laboratory work for a small team50
MSL916008Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area60
MSL973014Prepare working solutions50
MSL973016Perform aseptic techniques40
MSL973019Perform microscopic examination40
MSL974025Prepare tissue and cell cultures50
MSL924003Process and interpret data70
BSBRES411Analyse and present research information40
ACMINF101Take responsibility for the health and welfare of animals in own care40
ACMVET416Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisons60
ACMFAR318Repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery60
ACMVET412Coordinate practice promotional activities50
ACMVET507Provide nursing support for critical care surgery100
ACMINF502Manage equine biosecurity and infection control120
ACMVET407Carry out medical nursing routines70
ACMVET504Provide veterinary dental nursing support for advanced veterinary dental surgery120
ACMVET503Produce veterinary dental oral cavity images30
ACMVET403Perform clinical pathology procedures70
ACMVET413Prepare for anaesthesia and monitor animal anaesthesia and analgesia80
ACMVET511Apply principles of animal behaviour100
ACMVET510Apply veterinary nursing pathophysiology180
ACMVET506Perform emergency procedures to sustain life100
ACMINF304Promote environmental health and safety for companion animals in remote communities60
ACMFAR406Work effectively in the farriery industry20
ACMFAR408Determine hoof care and hoof protection plans for equines80
ACMVET501Manage nursing requirements for specialised surgical procedures180
ACMFAR314Perform routine welding techniques for farriery activities60
ACMVET414Nurse foals40
ACMVET505Prepare for veterinary emergency response20
ACMFAR319Handle equines safely during farriery or hoof care services20
ACMFAR404Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines100
ACMVET508Support veterinary practice communication and professional development70
ACMINF201Handle companion animals safely and follow infection control guidelines60
ACMFAR409Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines100
ACMVET404Perform practice office procedures40
ACMFAR402Fit shoes to alleviate moderate abnormalities and defects in equines100
ACMVET509Manage veterinary nursing procedures150
ACMVET401Coordinate veterinary reception duties70
ACMFAR315Use and maintain hand and power tools for farriery or hoof care activities20
ACMINF302Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures60
ACMVET410Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures40
ACMVET411Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs50
ACMVET405Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routines120
ACMVET502Carry out post-operative nursing routines60
ACMINF401Oversee site biosecurity and infection controls working with animals80
ACMFAR316Select and fit hoof boots to meet individual equine need20
ACMVET409Provide specific animal care advice90
ACMVET415Provide intensive foal care and nursing60
ACMFAR401Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care120
ACMFAR405Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations20
ACMFAR407Respond to emergencies and apply first aid to equines50
ACMFAR403Fit shoes to alleviate severe abnormalities and defects in equines100
ACMVET402Apply imaging routines90
ACMFAR317Replace equine shoes as an emergency measure40
ACMFAR313Trim equine hooves80
ACMVET406Nurse animals80
ACMVET408Provide nutritional advice and support for animals90
ACMINF303Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife60
ACMINF501Develop organisational infection control guidelines for animal care workplaces100
ACMVET512Develop and implement specific practice policies50
AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases70
AHCMOM217Operate quad bikes60
AHCWRK312Operate in isolated and remote situations40
AHCMOM216Operate side by side utility vehicles50
BSBXTW301Work in a team40
PUASAR012Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills30
PUAOPE012Control a Level 1 incident40
PUAEMR001Establish context for emergency risk assessment50
BSBWHS414Contribute to WHS risk management60
ACMATE403Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals60
RGRHBR307Carry out procedures for foaling down mares100
ACMAIM404Collaborate in planning sedation and anaesthesia of large animals in emergency field situations80
RGRPSG402Assess greyhounds for suitability to transition to a pet80
RGRPSG411Interpret and manage greyhound behaviours80
ACMATE508Monitor and maintain containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities60
ACMEQU409Educate horses to be driven80
ACMAIM301Use manual techniques to safely move large animals30
ACMAIM303Move large animals to new locations40
RGRHBR304Assess suitability of horses for specific uses75
RGRHBR302Carry out natural mare mating procedures70
ACMATE510Review and monitor research proposals for an Animal Ethics Committee80
ACMATE401Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals60
ACMEQU304Apply horse identification techniques20
ACMATE307Work within an animal technology facility40
ACMATE404Prepare for and assist with aseptic animal surgery80
ACMAIM302Perform technical large animal rescue50
ACMAIM402Develop a large animal incident response plan for an organisation60
ACMATE402Conduct euthanasia of research animals30
ACMAIM401Coordinate large animal movement and evacuation60
RGRPSH425Advise on transitioning and rehoming horses40
ACMAIM304Transport injured large animals50
ACMEQU407Educate horses in initial handling100
ACMAIM403Undertake complex operations at incidents involving large animals80
RGRHBR505Oversee administration of stud records80
RGRHBR305Handle young horses60
RGRHBR504Manage horse breeding operations90
RGRPSH424Re-educate horses to manage behaviours and/or transition to new purposes140
ACMATE509Perform caesarean procedures on mice or rats40
ACMEQU408Educate horses to be ridden160
ACMAIM201Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals20
ACMATE306Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities40
ACMATE511Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal80
RGRPSG404Carry out greyhound adoptions80
ACMEQU410Educate pack horses50
ACMAIM202Participate in an incident involving large animals30
ACMAIM306Lead a team responding to a large animal incident60
AHCBUS516Develop and review a business plan150
AHCWRK512Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program120
AHCAGB512Plan and manage infrastructure80
AHCAGB513Develop a farm plan120
FSKDIG003Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks15
FSKLRG007Use strategies to identify job opportunities15
FSKOCM002Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work10
FSKDIG001Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks10
FSKLRG002Identify strategies to respond to short and simple workplace problems10
FSKNUM004Use basic and familiar metric measurements for work10
FSKLRG005Use strategies to plan simple workplace tasks10
FSKLRG012Apply strategies to plan and manage complex workplace tasks15
HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site28
HLTAID011Provide First Aid18
BSBCMM211Apply communication skills40
BSBESB303Organise finances for new business ventures50
BSBESB305Address compliance requirements for new business ventures45
BSBESB405Manage compliance for small businesses60
BSBESB401Research and develop business plans50
BSBESB404Market new business ventures50
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures60
BSBFIN302Maintain financial records60
BSBHRM411Administer performance development processes40
BSBFIN501Manage budgets and financial plans70
BSBHRM415Coordinate recruitment and onboarding50
BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures45
BSBINS201Process and maintain workplace information30
BSBINS302Organise workplace information30
BSBINS401Analyse and present research information40
BSBINS410Implement records systems for small business40
BSBLDR412Communicate effectively as a workplace leader40
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships50
BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness50
BSBLDR523Lead and manage effective workplace relationships50
BSBLDR521Lead the development of diverse workforces60
BSBLDR522Manage people performance70
BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers40
BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans40
BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans70
BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers35
BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies40
BSBOPS401Coordinate business resources30
BSBOPS505Manage organisational customer service40
BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development60
BSBPMG428Apply project life cycle management processes40
BSBSTR301Contribute to continuous improvement40
BSBTEC201Use business software applications60
BSBTEC403Apply digital solutions to work processes50
BSBTWK401Build and maintain business relationships35
SFICRO303Care for crocodiles over 1.2 metres in a controlled environment16
AHCPCM204Recognise plants40
AHCECR202Maintain wildlife habitat refuges40
AHCBIO301Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest50
AHCBER302Work effectively in a biosecurity emergency response50
AHCECR506Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies140
HLTPOP032Monitor and maintain dog health in the community50
AHCFAU303Respond to wildlife emergencies70
ACMBEH406Conduct group training classes for animal owners or carers100
ACMAIM309Respond to marine wildlife welfare40
ACMBEH301Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals60
ACMGRM304Perform grooms on cross breed dogs90
ACMGEN309Provide basic animal first aid40
ACMAIM307Participate in large whale disentanglement operations60
ACMBEH407Conduct animal behavioural assessments80
ACMGEN103Assist in the care of animals40
ACMSPE318Provide general care of fish40
ACMGEN401Develop animal diets40
ACMAAS401Manage animals and facilitate human-animal interaction in animal-assisted services60
ACMSPE322Provide general care of rodents or rabbits40
ACMARM408Coordinate seizure of animals30
ACMBEH501Work collaboratively to manage complex animal behaviour60
ACMEXH303Prepare and maintain animal habitats50
ACMEXH403Design and evaluate interpretive and learning programs50
ACMEXH309Contribute to exhibit design and renovation planning50
ACMARM404Manage conflict situations in an animal regulation and management environment30
ACMGRM402Groom cats of different breeds and coat types50
ACMGEN307Maintain aquariums and/or aquascapes and aquatic animals30
ACMGEN304Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces40
ACMSPE315Provide general care of common native mammals40
ACMGRM201Bath, dry and brush domestic dogs30
ACMEXH402Oversee enclosure or exhibit operations70
ACMEXH307Release native wildlife to the natural environment30
ACMGEN310Provide reception services for an animal care facility30
ACMGEN306Provide advice on aquatic animal selection and general care40
ACMGRM303Provide sanitary and hygiene grooms for companion animals60
ACMSPE319Provide general care of invertebrates40
ACMGEN305Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care50
ACMBEH403Evaluate animal conditioning methodology and program design70
ACMEXH306Rehabilitate native wildlife40
ACMEXH304Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals40
ACMGRM305Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements70
ACMGEN311Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing50
ACMGEN313Carry out simple breeding procedures40
ACMGEN314Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work100
ACMEXH302Support species population planning and management40
ACMARM410Develop and implement animal management initiatives70
ACMSPE320Provide general care of mammals40
ACMARM301Support veterinary activities in remote communities50
ACMGEN405Manage companion animal breeding80
ACMARM407Conduct community awareness programs60
ACMGEN312Provide nutritional requirements for animals60
ACMAIM203Assist at wildlife events30
ACMGEN102Approach and handle a range of calm animals40
ACMEXH404Assist in establishing and maintaining a zoological plantation or plant production system100
ACMGEN402Advise on animal industry compliance and practices70
ACMSPE321Provide general care of non-venomous reptiles40
ACMEXH308Develop husbandry guidelines20
ACMBEH402Develop, implement and monitor enrichment strategies for animals50
ACMARM406Carry out animal holding facility procedures30
ACMARM403Identify and respond to animal behaviour in animal management and regulation environment60
ACMGEN201Work in the animal care industry30
ACMBEH404Condition animal behaviour60
ACMSPE316Provide general care of domestic dogs40
ACMGEN315Communicate effectively with clients and team members30
ACMARM401Administer animal management and regulatory requirements60
ACMBEH401Develop, monitor and review behavioural husbandry strategies40
ACMEXH305Monitor animal reproduction40
ACMGEN202Complete animal care hygiene routines30
ACMGEN101Explore job opportunities in animal care and related industries10
ACMGEN308Walk and exercise dogs40
ACMSPE314Provide general care of birds40
ACMAAS402Apply disability awareness to animal-assisted services60
ACMGEN302Care for young animals40
ACMGEN203Feed and water animals40
ACMARM405Assist with the euthanasia of animals20
ACMGEN303Assess the welfare status of an animal60
ACMARM409Plan and monitor remote community animal management activities60
ACMEXH401Implement species population planning and management80
ACMGRM403Enhance companion animal coat and skin condition50
ACMSPE317Provide general care of domestic cats40
ACMGEN404Design, construct and maintain aquascapes80
ACMGEN301Prepare and present information to the public40
ACMBEH405Provide individual advice on animal behaviour management and training80
ACMGEN403Manage and maintain avian housing50
ACMARM402Assess and impound animals60
ACMBEH302Provide enrichment for animals40
ACMGEN204Assist in health care of animals40
ACMEXH301Work within a zoological facility60
ACMGRM401Carry out advanced grooming to dog breed standards100
ACMGEN205Source and provide information for animal care needs40
ACMAIM310Participate in marine wildlife pollution event60
ACMAIM308Respond to marine wildlife stranding60
ACMSPE313Provide general care of amphibians40
CPPSCM4040Develop and monitor maintenance strategies that contribute to asset life cycle20
TLIE0007Apply workplace statistics20
AHCBAC313Establish pastures and crops for livestock production80
AHCLSK422Identify and select animals for breeding100
AHCAIS402Supervise artificial breeding and embryo transfer programs80
ACMEQU418Select horses based on analysis of pedigree60
ACMEQU312Prepare and care for horses to perform at events70
ACMEQU422Maintain and monitor horse health80
ACMEQU412Interpret and address horse behaviour and welfare60
ACMEQU217Load and unload horses30
ACMEQU414Manage horses to meet sport event requirements90
ACMEQU506Manage legal, insurance and business aspects of horse establishments90
ACMEQU305Implement a horse health program60
ACMEQU213Follow safe work practices in equine industries40
ACMEQU310Exercise and school horses50
ACMEQU501Manage horse nutrition and feeding plans80
ACMEQU415Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement120
ACMEQU425Provide horse clipping services60
ACMEQU420Fit and adjust bits and bridles80
ACMEQU314Provide non-riding exercise to horses60
ACMEQU221Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses30
ACMEQD503Perform equine dental treatment and oral care using appropriate instrumentation120
ACMEQU309Carry out basic hoof care procedures50
ACMEQU413Work safely in providing equine services as a contractor60
ACMEQU218Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter80
ACMEQU507Work within an equine allied health provider framework60
ACMEQU307Introduce horses to lunge exercise70
ACMEQU411Evaluate horse education methodologies and individual programs50
ACMEQU424Evaluate equine service or therapy provision50
ACMEQU509Conduct assessment for equine massage therapy120
ACMEQD501Relate equine masticatory system to oral function, conditions and their health impacts130
ACMEQU510Provide equine massage therapy services120
ACMEQU419Evaluate saddlery and gear fit for horse and rider combination60
ACMEQU502Manage horse health care80
ACMEQU416Manage presentation of horses for sale or show80
ACMEQU511Develop and implement an equine rehabilitation program200
ACMEQU417Advise on horse nutritional needs60
ACMEQU216Check and treat horses40
ACMEQU423Manage selection of horse for handler, rider or driver60
ACMEQU306Provide routine care for horses70
ACMEQU503Manage international opportunities for horses30
ACMEQU508Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements110
ACMEQU212Handle horses safely100
ACMEQU215Provide daily care for horses60
ACMEQU308Transport horses using a road vehicle45
ACMEQU219Develop riding skills for exercising horses60
ACMEQU421Provide saddle fitting and adjustment services180
ACMEQU313Work safely in equine workplaces50
ACMEQU220Lunge educated horses50
ACMEQU505Manage fitness in horses50
ACMEQU214Prepare to work safely around horses60
ACMEQU512Manage safe work practices in a horse establishment130
ACMEQD502Conduct assessment of equine masticatory system and plan dental treatment100
ACMEQU504Manage horse pastures100
ACMEQU311Prepare horses for presentation at an event70
PSPREG039Gather information through interviews
PSPCRT029Compile and use official notes
PSPREG040Undertake inspections and monitoring
PSPREG035Produce formal record of interview
PSPINV004Conduct an investigation
PSPREG036Act on non-compliance
PSPREG038Give evidence
SITTGDE017Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities70
ACMADT501Plan and conduct assistance dog training in specific and complex tasks70
ACMAIM502Prepare plans to set up a companion animal evacuation facility50
ACMADT401Assess prospective handler's suitability for an assistance dog80
ACMAIM312Perform companion animal rescue50
ACMAIM406Conduct a companion animal incident awareness campaign50
ACMADT301Select appropriate equipment for an assistance dog and handler80
ACMAIM311Communicate with companion animal owners about incident management processes30
ACMAIM313Carry out casualty and post-rescue management of animals40
ACMAIM501Develop a plan for the rescue of companion animals during major incidents50
ACMAIM204Participate in companion animal rescue30
ACMAIM405Determine database information requirements for companion animal evacuation processes and facilities40
ACMADT402Instruct handlers with disability to train assistance dogs80
ACMADT403Train dogs using operant and classical conditioning techniques70