Certificate II in Animal Care - ACM20121

TAFE Gippsland

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
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This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for entry level and support roles in the animal care and management industry, where workers provide care for animals in workplaces such as animal shelters, boarding/day care facilities, sanctuaries and veterinary clinics. The work activities are routine, performed under supervision and within clearly defined guidelines.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Subjects

Provide basic animal first aid
Provide general care of fish
Provide general care of rodents or rabbits
Provide general care of common native mammals
Bath, dry and brush domestic dogs
Carry out daily practice routines
Provide reception services for an animal care facility
Provide general care of invertebrates
Provide general care of mammals
Handle companion animals safely and follow infection control guidelines
Assist with surgery preparation
Provide general care of non-venomous reptiles
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Work in the animal care industry
Provide general care of domestic dogs
Complete animal care hygiene routines
Assist with veterinary nursing reception duties
Deliver a service to customers
Provide general care of birds
Provide First Aid
Feed and water animals
Apply communication skills
Provide general care of domestic cats
Prepare and present information to the public
Provide enrichment for animals
Assist in health care of animals
Participate in workplace health and safety processes
Source and provide information for animal care needs
Provide general care of amphibians

Standard entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Study information

Campus	Fees	Mid year intake	Attendance
Bairnsdale		No
GTec		No
Leongatha		No
Morwell		No
Sale FLC		No
Warragul	Domestic: $5,353	No	Full-time : 6 months Online/Off-campus : 10 months