Pegasus Equine Training

ACM40222 - CERTIFICATE IV IN ANIMAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT

COURSE DETAILS

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge for team leaders, supervisors, and specialist technical roles within an animal care facility, including companion animal and exhibited and wildlife environments. The qualification applies to a range of roles including coordinators and managers of boarding, day care, breeding or shelter facilities, as well as senior zookeepers, aquarists, and wildlife carers. Available with a general, companion animal, or wildlife and exhibited animal specialisation.

This course comprises 6 core units:

• ACMBEH402 Develop, implement and monitor enrichment strategies for animals
• ACMGEN402 Advise on animal industry compliance and practices
• ACMINF401 Oversee site biosecurity and infection controls working with animals
• ACMSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
• ACMWHS401 Maintain workplace health and safety processes
• AHCLSK404 Implement and monitor animal welfare programs

There are 7 elective units chosen from groups covering companion animal facilities, wildlife and exhibited animal facilities, and general electives. For a specialisation in companion animals or wildlife and exhibited animals, at least 4 electives must be selected from the relevant group. Your elective selection will be agreed with your trainer at enrolment.

PRACTICAL WORK

Practical components require access to an appropriate animal care facility relevant to your chosen specialisation. This may be your current workplace or another approved facility.

ONLINE DELIVERY

Students will need to complete a series of training activity books during their study. Students can log in to the student portal and submit completed work at any time. There is no set timetable — students are encouraged to complete activities as quickly or as slowly as they are able. Mentors and coaches are available online to assist, and work can be submitted as many times as required to be marked as competent in each unit.

All activities and assessments must be completed and returned before any qualification is granted.

LOGBOOKS

The logbook specifies the skills and knowledge required in each unit. There is a space for your approved facility supervisor to sign off activities as completed satisfactorily. Your supervisor must be approved by Pegasus Equine Training prior to commencement of practical activities.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You are required to have:

• Intermediate computer skills in order to utilise online resources and to complete assignments and assessments
• A reasonable level of literacy and numeracy
• Access to the internet and a current email address
• Access to an appropriate animal care facility for practical activities
• A Pegasus-approved supervisor within that facility to support your practical work

Halo Nation Training Pty Ltd (RTO 32485) is the registered training organisation responsible for all qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued through this service. Training is delivered by Pegasus Equine Training, as a Partner of Halo Nation Training. All courses are written in English and may have a minimum English literacy requirement. Language, literacy and numeracy assessments may be undertaken prior to commencement of training.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

• You should have access to an appropriate workplace environment for practical activities.
• We work with you to identify and approve a suitable supervisor. Your supervisor must have the relevant skills and knowledge to support your practical work and sign off your logbook activities. Pegasus Equine Training approves all supervisors before practical activities commence.
• You will be sent your training learner guides and activity books. You need to start work on your core units in your own time. Your online mentor can assist you with your learning.
• You will be sent your logbook. Read through it and familiarise yourself with the practical activities that need to be completed.
• You will submit any outstanding paperwork. You will get feedback on everything that you submit as you go.
• You will complete your logbook in your own time and as activities present themselves.
• Finish.