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ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies

National ID: ACM20117 | State ID: BDN2

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:

  • Learning fundamental animal care and handling methods
  • Developing team-work, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Catering for animal nutritional needs
  • Providing basic first aid to animals
  • Assisting with animal health care
  • Developing self-management and organisational techniques
  • Working with teams of people who are willing to help make a difference to the lives of our animal companions
  • Handling animals safely and confidently in a range of situations
  • Dealing with emergencies
  • Observing, monitoring and recognising health issues in animals
  • Being able to assist in treating diseases and illness.

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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

This course involves some physical work and students must be prepared to work outdoors and deal with dirty, smelly situations.

Personal requirements are:

  • Being passionate about animals and their welfare
  • Good communication skills and enjoy working with people
  • Able to work well in a team, enjoying practical and manual activities
  • Confidence and patience when working with animals
  • Able to undertake manual and sometimes heavy work, and
  • Being observant and methodical.
Job opportunities
Your guide to a career with animals

Completion of this qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to work as a

  • Animal care attendant
  • Animal shelter attendant
  • Kennel hand
  • Cattery attendant
  • Pet shop attendant
  • Assistant grooming attendant
  • Pet exerciser
Study pathway

Further Study Opportunities

Central Regional TAFE has many further study opportunities available. Check out our Course Guide for all your future study options. 

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How to apply
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Semester 1, 2020

Geraldton Campus - Classroom

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Duration 1 semester/s
When Semester 1, 2020
Where Geraldton Campus
How Face to face (class room)
Full-Time
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Page last updated September 04, 2019

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