Native Bird Rehabilitation Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
12/09/2026 6:17 PM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
ACMSS00009

State Code
AD734

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

29/11/2017

Current Release Date

29/11/2017

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

20/06/2018

Nominal Hours

245

Duration

—

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	29/11/2017	Current	Approved

Description

This skill set is designed to prepare individuals with the skills and knowledge to rescue and rehabilitate native wildlife and birds by providing management to minimise animal stress and injuries and basic first aid.

Pathway Information

These units provide credit towards the ACM30317 Certificate III in Captive Animals.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Regulatory requirements apply to this skill set but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.

Target Group

This skill set is for individuals who are working as native wildlife carers in the animal care and management industry.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These competencies meet the requirements to gain a Rehabilitation Permit for wildlife carers.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BBE91	ACMCAN305	Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals	60	Unit of competency
BBD58	ACMCAN311	Care for young animals	30	Unit of competency
BBD39	ACMWHS201	Participate in workplace health and safety processes	35	Unit of competency
BBE44	ACMSPE302	Provide basic care of birds	20	Unit of competency
BBE52	ACMCAN307	Rehabilitate native wildlife	35	Unit of competency
BBE38	ACMCAN308	Release native animals to natural environment	35	Unit of competency
BBE22	ACMGAS305	Rescue animals and apply basic first aid	30	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AB525	ACMSS00003	Native Bird Rehabilitation Skill Set	Skill set

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AE504	ACMSS00022	Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Skill Set	Skill set