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Zoological Horticulture Skill Set

Zoological Horticulture Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
ACMSS00024
State Code
AE498
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
175
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 in zoological horticulture to source appropriate plant foods and enrichment items for animals cared for in a zoo, wildlife park or similar facility.
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 who are working in senior keeper/carer roles with responsibilities for sourcing animal plant food within a zoo, wildlife park or other facility where animals are cared for or exhibited.
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 individuals specialising to zoological horticulture in a zoo, wildlife park or other animal facility.
General notes
No information