Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
14/09/2026 2:59 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
ACMSS00022

State Code
AE504

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

13/04/2021

Current Release Date

13/04/2021

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

26/07/2021

Nominal Hours

160

Duration

—

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	13/04/2021	Current	Approved

Description

This skill set is designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to rehabilitate and release native wildlife. It covers providing basic first aid, and care and husbandry activities with a focus on infection control and biosecurity.

Pathway Information

These units provide credit towards qualifications in the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package including:
ACM30121 Certificate III in Animal Care Services
ACM30321 Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Regulatory requirements apply to rehabilitation and release of native wildlife but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority.

Target Group

This skill set is for individuals involved in the rehabilitation and release of native wildlife.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These competencies from the Animal Care and Management Training Package meet exhibited and native wildlife industry requirements related to native wildlife carers in the animal care and management industry.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OAL27	ACMINF303	Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife	55	Unit of competency
ODC44	ACMGEN309	Provide basic animal first aid	35	Unit of competency
ODC95	ACMEXH306	Rehabilitate native wildlife	35	Unit of competency
ODC82	ACMEXH307	Release native wildlife to the natural environment	35	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AD738	ACMSS00008	Native Amphibian Rehabilitation Skill Set	Skill set
AD734	ACMSS00009	Native Bird Rehabilitation Skill Set	Skill set
AD736	ACMSS00010	Native Mammal Rehabilitation Skill Set	Skill set
AD732	ACMSS00011	Native Reptile Rehabilitation Skill Set	Skill set