Skill set Outline
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13/09/2026 9:25 AM AWST
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Animal Welfare Management Skill Set
Animal Welfare Management Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
ACMSS00023
ACMSS00023
State Code
AE508
AE508
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
95
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 skills and knowledge for higher level responsibilities in managing animal welfare. It involves assessing and managing the welfare of animals within a workplace and promoting animal welfare principles, policies and procedures to staff.
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards ACM40121 Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management in the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals with broad responsibilities for animal welfare in facilities that care for animals.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package and AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet exhibited and native wildlife industry requirements related to animal welfare management in a range of animal care facilities.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODC52 | ACMGEN303 | Assess the welfare status of an animal | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAR60 | AHCLSK404 | Implement and monitor animal welfare programs | 40 | Unit of competency |