Skill set Outline
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13/09/2026 12:55 AM AWST
13/09/2026 12:55 AM AWST
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Large Whale Disentanglement Skill Set
Large Whale Disentanglement Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
ACMSS00021
ACMSS00021
State Code
AE511
AE511
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
55
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/04/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set is designed to prepare individuals with the skills and knowledge to participate in a response team crew aboard a vessel to safely assess a scene and release a large whale from entanglement. It includes personal sea-safety skills.
Pathway Information
These units of competency build on skills in the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Most government jurisdictions have requirements that allow only appropriately authorised agencies to undertake response operations. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
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 work with approved agencies to undertake large whale disentanglements.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package and DEF Defence Training Package meet exhibited and native wildlife industry requirements related to individuals who work with approved agencies to undertake large whale disentanglements.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODC17 | ACMAIM307 | Participate in large whale disentanglement operations | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AVO95 | DEFSUR011 | Survive at sea | 0 | Unit of competency |
