Certificate III in Animal Technology - ACM30217

Melbourne Polytechnic

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00724G

This qualification is the industry qualification for persons operating at a junior or assistant level and undertaking animal technology functions within a biomedical research or production environment. Job roles covered by this qualification include:Animal technicianLaboratory animal technicianTechnical officerField technicianRegulatory compliance with the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes applies to some units of competency. In addition, individual units of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.

Structure

  • 18 units: 12 core
  • 6 elective

Subjects

  • Record and present data
  • Perform basic tests
  • Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals
  • Provide enrichment for animals
  • Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals
  • Perform microscopic examination
  • Operate specialised machinery and equipment
  • Perform histological procedures
  • Provide basic care of domestic dogs
  • Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures
  • Assist with surgery preparation
  • Carry out simple breeding procedures
  • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Provide basic care of mammals
  • Provide basic care of amphibians
  • Provide basic care of marine fish
  • Provide basic care of marine invertebrates
  • Perform aseptic techniques
  • Conduct euthanasia of research animals
  • Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
  • Provide basic care of birds
  • Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits
  • Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
  • Work within an animal technology facility
  • Provide first aid
  • Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles
  • Provide basic care of common native mammals
  • Provide basic care of domestic cats
  • Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
  • Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals
  • Provide basic care of freshwater fish
  • Participate in workplace health and safety processes
  • Prepare working solutions

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