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ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies
National ID: ACM20110 | State ID: S677
Training Package Version : Release 3 |
Do you have a passion for animals? Would you like to work with our furry and feathered friends?
This course provides a broad introduction to working with a range of animals in a variety of animal care workplaces with no previous experience necessary. This course will kick-start your amazing career with animals. You will gain skills and knowledge in:
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Important Information This course involves some physical work and students must be prepared to work outdoors and deal with dirty, smelly situations.
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Pathways :This course is a pathway to Certificate III in Companion Animal Services and Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. |
VET for Schools : This course is available in our VET for Schools programs. Students will learn about caring for all types of animals by catering for animal nutritional needs, basic animal care and handling as well as first aid. An opportunity to practice your skills will be provided through our TAFE Animal surgery as well as via an Industry placement. Check out our VETiS Guide for more information. |
VET Student Loans : This course is NOT eligible for a VET Student Loan. |
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School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
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Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Animal care attendant, Pet shop employee, Cattery attendant, Kennel hand, Animal handler, Animal shelter worker.
Further study opportunities:
Certificate III in Animal Studies, Certificate III in Animal Technology, Certificate III in Captive Animals, Certificate III in Companion Animal Services, Certificate IV in Veterinary NursingDelivery location, important dates and study options
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Where |
Geraldton |
Duration | One semester full time |
How | Full-Time Online Learning (Some Units) Traineeship Workplace Assessment |
When | Available Semester 2, 2018 Available Semester 1, 2018 |
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Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
The fees identified above for this course are (predominantly) based on full-time face-to-face delivery (or Apprenticeship/Traineeship delivery) for this course. Fees may vary depending on your choice of units and some delivery modes. You can also find details of all course costs on our Fees page here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged:
- Course fees - set by the State Government and are calculated on the category of enrolment. Students studying a certificate course may be eligible for a concession. Concession students pay 30% of the course fees (not incidental, resource or other fees).
- Resource fees - covers materials purchased by the TAFE which will be consumed or transformed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials & workbooks.
- Other fees - charged for goods and services that are provided by the TAFE such as security, name badges and IT infrastructure.
In addition to these fees, students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment.
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1 Core Units
2 Group A - Elective Units
4 Imported Electives
Unit Title | National ID | Unit of Study |
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Assist in health care of animals | ACMGAS205A | D3905 |
Complete animal care hygiene routines | ACMGAS203A | D3903 |
Feed and water animals | ACMGAS204A | D3904 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | ACMSUS201A | D3884 |
Participate in occupational health and safety processes | ACMOHS201A | D3919 |
Participate in workplace communications | ACMGAS202A | D3902 |
Work in the animal care industry | ACMGAS201A | D3901 |
Unit Title | National ID | Unit of Study |
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Apply first aid | HLTFA301C | D8247 |
Provide basic first aid for animals | ACMGAS206A | D3906 |
Source information for animal care needs | ACMGAS208A | D3908 |
Unit Title | National ID | Unit of Study |
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Contribute to OHS processes | AHCOHS301A | D7093 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | AHCWRK313A | D7318 |
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