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ACM20121 VETDSS - Certificate II in Animal Care

Duration

2 Years
½ Day/Week

Location

East Geelong
Werribee

Placement

Recommended

Scored

No

Outcome

Full qualification

Entry requirements

  • Attending a secondary school
  • Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9
  • Students selecting this course are required to attend full day excursions/incursions.
  • Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.

    You will learn

    • Essential animal care skills: handling, health, hygiene, and nutrition
    • Work with a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and small mammals
    • Focus on promoting animal welfare and responsible pet ownership
    • Enhance the well-being of animals through enrichment activities and provide valuable information to fulfil their specific care requirements

    Course outcomes

    Upon successful completion of this program you will receive:

    • Recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence
    • ATAR contribution: if you receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence you may be eligible for an increment towards your ATAR 
    • Certificate II in Animal Care qualification

    Dress code and course materials

    Assessment is based on

    • Hands-on projects
    • Written assignments
    • Online assignments and quizzes
    • Group projects
    • Full day excursions and incursions for practical assessments

    Further study options

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      •       
             = Guaranteed Gordon pathway course

    Applications & attendance

    Applications for this course are currently closed and will re-open early August

    Please express your interest in this course with your school VET Coordinator.

    Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.

    Units

    Year 1 Core Units Code Hours
    Apply communication skills BSBCMM211 40
    Assist in health care of animals ACMGEN204 40
    Participate in workplace health and safety processes ACMWHS201 40
    Work in the animal care industry ACMGEN201 30
    Year 1 Elective Units Code Hours
    Provide general care of domestic cats ACMSPE317 40
    Source and provide information for animal care needs ACMGEN205 40
    Year 2 Core Units Code Hours
    Complete animal care hygiene routines ACMGEN202 30
    Feed and water animals ACMGEN203 40
    Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices ACMSUS201 20
    Year 2 Elective Units Code Hours
    Provide enrichment for animals ACMBEH302 40
    Provide general care of domestic dogs ACMSPE316 40
    Provide reception services for an animal care facility ACMGEN310 30

    Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga