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
Apply now!
Applications
closing 14th May
(Program 3)
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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 and code
Certificate II in Animal Studies : ACM 20110
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)
Please refer to program dates for 2012.
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 for 2012
$648 ($105) for students who hold a valid concession card)
$90 materials fee (includes student workbook/textbook)
Subjects
- Participate in the OH&S process
- Work in the animal industry
- Participate in workplace communication
- Complete animal care hygiene routines
- Feed and water animals
- Assist in the healthcare of animal
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- Provide basic first aid for animals
- Provide information on companion animals products and services
- Prepare for and conduct a tour or presentation
- Provide basic care of dogs
- Provide basic care of domestic cats
Enquiries
If you wish to be a part of this program please download and return an Expression of Interest form.
Congratulations to one of our Certificate II participants!
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I just wanted to let you guys know that I have just started a new job as a trainee vet nurse at Wyndham veterinary clinic!
I just wanted to thank you both for helping me out throughout Cert II, because without it I would have never landed this job.
All of the skills I have learnt throughout cert II made
my trial day a breeze, and I was offered the job straight after my
trial.
Thank you both and all of the crew at the RSPCA. You're all wonderful! |
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Shannan Ballard
Certificate II in Animal Studies
Program 4, 2011
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