Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care (ACM30321)
ACM30321 Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care course is intended for people interested in pursuing a career as a Zoo/wildlife keeper in the captive animal industry. Students will gain an understanding of day-to-day functions of Wildlife Keepers. Keepers are required to interact with the public, offering visitors educational information and helping to ensure their visit to the Zoo is a positive experience. If you have a love for wildlife, then this is the course for you! Careers Training Centre is the only Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Far North Queensland that deliver the ACM30321 Certificate III in Wildlife & Exhibited Animal Care.
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Career in exhibited Animals
Working as a wildlife keeper offers the chance to connect intimately with nature and contribute to conservation efforts by caring for and preserving endangered species. Your potential career combines hands-on animal care, education, and advocacy, fostering a deep understanding of diverse species, behaviours, and habitat management. Your role will entail dynamic tasks, collaborative team environment, and personal satisfaction derived from positively impacting animals’ lives make it a rewarding career option.
Student Handbooks
- Fees for Service – download this Student Handbook if you are paying the full course amount
- User Choice – download this Student Handbook if you are funded by the User Choice program
- Distance Education – download this Student Handbook if you are studying via distance education
Volume of Learning
1 – 2 year (600-1200 hours)
Delivery of Course
ACM30321 Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care is delivered through approximately 78 week course of practical experience and theory. For those currently working in the industry it can also be delivered by on-the-job training, off-the-job training and by the ‘self paced’ method of learning which allows you greater flexibility in choosing the times you study and the time it takes you to complete the course.
Units Overview
To achieve a Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care, 16 units must be completed:
- 12 Core units
- 4 Elective units
- at least 2 from the electives listed below in Group A
- up to 2 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
| Core units | |
|---|---|
| ACMEXH301 | Work within a zoological facility |
| ACMGEN301 | Prepare and present information to the public |
| ACMEXH303 | Prepare and maintain animal habitats |
| ACMEXH304 | Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals |
| ACMGEN304 | Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces |
| ACMGEN303 | Assess the welfare status of an animal |
| ACMGEN311 | Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing |
| ACMBEH302 | Provide enrichment for animals |
| ACMGEN312 | Provide nutritional requirements for animals |
| ACMWHS301 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
| ACMSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
| ACMGEN315 | Communicate effectively with clients and team members |
| Elective units – Group A | |
|---|---|
| ACMEXH309 | Contribute to exhibit design and renovation planning |
| ACMEXH305 | Monitor animal reproduction |
| ACMINF301 | Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work |
| Elective units | |
|---|---|
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| ACMSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practises |
For more information on the units completed in this course, please visit the government training website.
Assessment Strategy
Assessment in this course will be competency based, in that the student will be required to demonstrate competency in a range of tasks. The assessment coding which will apply is either C or NYC, where C is Competent and NYC is Not Yet Competent. Assessment procedures are transparent and address the key assessment principles of being valid, reliable, flexible, fair and cost effective. Assessment strategies encompass a range of techniques, which include, but are not limited to the use of:
- Direct observation of performance
- Simulations of workplace activities
- Oral questioning
- Work portfolios
- Practical exercises
- Projects/assignments
To find out more information about the course, please view the correct Training and Assessment (TAS) handbook below:
- ACM30321 Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care TAS (if you are paying the full course amount)
- ACM30321 Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care TAS (Distant Education) (if you are studying via Distant Education)
Entry Requirements
There is no age limit for ACM30321 Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care, but applicants should have finished school education. Mature age and students with prior learning and experience should also apply.
Course Fees (without funding)
Course cost is $7,990 per student. A $500 confirmation deposit is required (on acceptance of enrolment). Careers Training Centre will accept advance payments of no more than $1000 from each individual student prior to the commencement of the course. This course is approved for Centrelink student payments. Please contact Centrelink for any assistance.
Funding
There is one funding applicable to this specific course:
User Choice
User Choice provides funding for eligible apprentices and trainees undertaking accredited,entry-level training. School-based apprentices and trainees can also be eligible for this type of funding.
For detailed information, access the relevant documents below:
Course Outline
