ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care
Turn your love for animals into a career!
If you are just starting out on your dream of working with animals, this is a great place to start! This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for support roles at animal shelters, kennels, pet shops, and wildlife centres — the perfect way to kickstart your career in animal care or gain the skills and experience to get you into other areas such as veterinary nursing.
CampusesGeraldton. Northam.
When Semester 1, 2024. Available all year round.
Study Mode On campus. Online.
Turn your love for animals into a career!
If you are just starting out on your dream of working with animals, this is a great place to start! This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for support roles at animal shelters, kennels, pet shops, and wildlife centres — the perfect way to kickstart your career in animal care or gain the skills and experience to get you into other areas such as veterinary nursing.
The course covers:
- feeding and watering animals,
- cleaning pens and enclosures,
- assisting with animal healthcare,
- communicating with coworkers,
- keeping safe at work,
- assisting with animal enrichment and welfare,
- providing animal first aid,
- basic grooming, and much more.
The skills and knowledge you gain from this course will help you to stand out from the others when it comes time to start that dream career!
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Available all year round, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence, comprising seven (7) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACMGEN201 Work in the animal care industry | $122.00 | $36.75 | $18.51 |
| ACMGEN202 Complete animal care hygiene routines | $317.20 | $95.55 | $18.51 |
| ACMGEN203 Feed and water animals | $97.60 | $29.40 | $18.51 |
| ACMGEN204 Assist in health care of animals | $146.40 | $44.10 | $18.51 |
| ACMGEN205 Source and provide information for animal care needs | $170.80 | $51.45 | $18.51 |
| ACMSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $97.60 | $29.40 | $18.51 |
| ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes | $170.80 | $51.45 | $18.51 |
| BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills | $170.80 | $51.45 | $18.51 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $18.51 |
|
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $18.51 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $18.51 |
|
|
$268.40 | $80.85 | $18.51 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Semester 1, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence, comprising seven (7) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACMGEN201 Work in the animal care industry | $122.00 | $36.75 | $20.57 |
| ACMGEN202 Complete animal care hygiene routines | $317.20 | $95.55 | $56.08 |
| ACMGEN203 Feed and water animals | $97.60 | $29.40 | $16.29 |
| ACMGEN204 Assist in health care of animals | $146.40 | $44.10 | $24.75 |
| ACMSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $97.60 | $29.40 | $16.29 |
| ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes | $170.80 | $51.45 | $23.74 |
| BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills | $170.80 | $51.45 | $9.02 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $25.82 |
|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $25.82 |
|
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $17.41 |
|
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $20.57 |
|
|
$87.84 | $26.46 | $50.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700