Units of Competency

For this qualification to be awarded, you must complete 12 units of competency. Seven of these are core units, and the remaining five are electives. Your electives are set within our course structure and cannot be changed.

The units of competency that make up the ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care are:

Core:

• ACMGEN201 Work in the animal care industry
• ACMGEN202 Complete animal care hygiene routines
• ACMGEN203 Feed and water animals
• ACMGEN204 Assist in health care of animals
• ACMSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes
• BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills

Set Electives:

Electives in this course have been set by ACAC to ensure the best learning outcomes based on our course structure and to maximise credits to other ACAC courses. You cannot change these electives.

• ACMGEN205 Source and provide information for animal care needs
• ACMBEH302 Provide enrichment for animals
• ACMINF201 Handle companion animals safely and follow infection control guidelines
• ACMGEN309 Provide basic animal first aid
• BSBXTW301 Work in a team