ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies

National ID: ACM20117 State ID: BDN2

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Caring for animals can be your day at the office.

Take an animal studies course and kickstart a career caring for and working with animals in animal shelters, kennels or pet shops. Animal Studies courses will equip you with essential skills and knowledge in areas such as animal nutrition, animal ethics, handling and transportation of animals.

This is a general qualification for entry into sectors of the animal care and management industry, where you can provide care for animals in workplaces such as animal shelters, kennels, catteries, sanctuaries and veterinary clinics.

Some things you'll learn:

How to work in the animal care industry
To complete animal care hygiene routines
To provide basic first aid for animals
Reception services for an animal care facility
To assist with surgery preparation

This course is right for you if...

You have good communication, listening and critical thinking skills
You handle noises and sounds that are distracting or uncomfortable
You are able to make good decisions and solve problems
You enjoy learning about biology
You enjoy planning and prioritising work

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

Important information

Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate III in Animal Studies.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Animal Shelter Attendant
Assistant Dog Groomer
Animal Care Receptionist and Support Officer
Animal Control and Regulation Assistant
Animal Health Officer in Indigenous Communities
Assistant Animal Welfare Officer

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook or Jobs and Skills WA

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

Certificate III in Animal Studies

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here. (opens in a new tab)

Study options and how to apply

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Available all year round, 2022

Details

Please note: A work placement of 120 hours must be undertaken as part of this course.

Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study WHENEVER and WHEREVER suits you. Typically, flexible, and self-paced options are part-time and open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start, enrol and study continuously.

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Northam
How	Self Paced External

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Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence (8 core plus 4 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
ACMGAS201	Work in the animal care industry	$97.60	$29.40	$17.50
ACMGAS202	Participate in workplace communications	$97.60	$29.40	$17.50
ACMGAS203	Complete animal care hygiene routines	$317.20	$95.55	$17.50
ACMGAS204	Feed and water animals	$97.60	$29.40	$17.50
ACMGAS205	Assist in health care of animals	$146.40	$44.10	$17.50
ACMGAS206	Provide basic first aid for animals	$122.00	$36.75	$17.50
ACMSUS201	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	$97.60	$29.40	$17.50
ACMWHS201	Participate in workplace health and safety processes	$170.80	$51.45	$17.50

Elective

Cluster 1 - Companion Animal Care Pathway

Students must select the two (2) units listed below OR two units from another cluster.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
ACMSPE304	Provide basic care of domestic dogs	$97.60	$29.40	$17.50
ACMSPE305	Provide basic care of domestic cats	$97.60	$29.40	$17.50

Cluster 2 - Exotic / Wildlife Animal Care Pathway

Students must select the two (2) units listed below OR two units from another cluster.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
ACMSPE302	Provide basic care of birds	$97.60	$29.40	$17.50
ACMSPE311	Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles	$97.60	$29.40	$17.50

Cluster 3 - Veterinary Pathway

Students must select the two (2) units listed below OR two units from another cluster.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
ACMVET201	Assist with veterinary nursing reception duties	$146.40	$44.10	$17.50
ACMVET202	Carry out daily practice routines	$146.40	$44.10	$17.50

Unit Selection

Students must select two (2) electives from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
ACMGAS208	Source information for animal care needs	$97.60	$29.40	$17.50
ACMGAS209	Provide information on companion animals, products and services	$268.40	$80.85	$17.50

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. 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.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
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 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) 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.

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ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies

Caring for animals can be your day at the office.

Entrance requirements

Important information

Job opportunities

Further Study

Certification

Study options and how to apply

Available all year round, 2022

Northam - Self Paced External

Details

Units and fees

Core

Elective

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