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Certificate II in Animal Studies

Do you want to work hands-on with animals?
Do you want a nationally-recognised animal care qualification?

Then start your animal care career with us

About the course

RSPCA Victoria, in conjunction with Victoria University, is offering an opportunity for students to gain a Certificate II in Animal Studies.

Expert staff who work daily in these areas, will deliver quality units of study. Practical, hands-on skills will be taught in a ‘state of the art’ training venue.

Certificate II in Animal Studies has been developed to provide general training for people wanting to work in an animal care industry and for those wanting to improve their skills, knowledge and pursue further studies in this area. Instruction around day-to-day duties and care will include feeding, maintaining hygiene and housing, grooming, observation and ensuring animal safety and well-being. There is an element of customer service, as well as providing information on products and services.

The entire course will be held at RSPCA Burwood East and will involve working hands-on with a variety of animals including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, sheep, guinea pigs, rats, goats, horses, cows and even a goose.

All participants will receive:

• Work placement t-shirt

• Work placement schedule prepared by RSPCA Victoria

Course title & code:

Certificate II in Animal Studies : RUV20104
 

Entry Requirements

• This program is designed for young people still at school (Year 10, 11 or 12 students only to apply).

• The practical work placement and assessment will include physical activities such as walking dogs, cleaning a variety of animal enclosures and feeding. Packing and unpacking food, grooming farm animals and companion animals, store-room work and paddock care.

• You will be expected to have relevant numeracy and literacy language and communication skills and access to a computer and the Internet.

• You must also be available over four weekend days to complete your work placement assessment.
   

Course Duration (all attendance dates are compulsory)

• Induction day - Saturday 13 March (9.30 am - 12.30 pm)

• Four days of face-to-face delivery - Monday 29 March  - Thursday 1 April  (classes run from 8.30 am - 3.30 pm)

• Mid term meet up - Saturday 1 May (time TBA)

• Four days practical work placement over four weekends (2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays) - to be completed between 10 April  and 30 May.

• Graduation - Saturday 5 June (time TBA)

• Participants will need to complete a variety of online assessments for each unit of learning over the course of a school term.
   

Assessment

Participants will be assessed via completion of online tasks and skill demonstrations, i.e.,  written and verbal assignments, practical work, class participation and projects and or written tests. Four days practical work placement over four weekends must be completed and you must be assessed as competent in all areas.
 

Enrolment fee - March 2010

$532 ($105 for students who hold a valid concession card)
 

Subjects include

• Work in the animal care industry.

• Follow OHS procedures in an animal care.

• Assist with general animal care environment.

• Provide food and water for animals.

• Participate in work place communications.

• Provide basic first-aid for animals.

• Rescue animals and provide basic animal care.

• Prepare for, and conduct, a tour or presentation.

• Provide information on companion animals, products and services.

Enquiries

If you wish to be a part of this program please download the expression of interest form, fill it in and return it as per the instructions.