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Certificate II in Animal Care

Study Method Online
Provider Open Colleges
Start Date Enrol anytime
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  • This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available
  • Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders
  • Guaranteed work placement included

Course overview

If you love animals and are passionate about promoting their welfare, then a job in animal care could be perfect for you. This course will provide an excellent foundation for your career in animal care. Throughout the course you will gain first-hand experience in the animal care industry with 120 hours of structured workplace learning.

In addition to this you will learn from Trainers and Assessors who are passionate about the industry and have years of experience. As this is an online course, you can enjoy the flexibility and convenience of being able to fit your study around your schedule!

Animal Attendants can gain employment in a number of industries. In fact, at present there are over 21,000 people currently working in these areas across the country. And the good news is that according to Government statistics, there will continue to be moderate growth in employment across the sector over the next few years.

Who's It For?

If you want a career working with animals, but have no experience in the field of animal care, then this course is perfect for you.

If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.

Job outcomes

  • Animal care attendant in Animal shelter, Boarding facility, Doggy day-care facilities, Veterinary clinics and Sanctuaries
  • Assistant Animal Groomer
  • Cattery Attendant
  • Kennel Hand
  • Pet Shop Attendant

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What you'll learn

This course will take you through the fundamentals of animal care. During your study, you will learn how to:

  • Carry out animal care work using ethical and humane practices
  • Prepare, present and distribute food and water for animals
  • Participate in work health and safety processes
  • Communicate effectively in the workplace, identify , gather and convey information
  • Provide assistance when handling animals for assessment and health care treatments
  • Identify both dogs and cats, and their behavioural and physical needs
  • Provide daily care of animals
  • Provide essential / initial response first aid for animals
  • Measure current resource use effectively and carry out improvements
  • Undertake office reception and administration activities
  • Source, and provide information on animal care products and services

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • Self-paced – maximum of 18 months

  • Recommended hours per week: 15.5h

Delivery

  • Online with Work Placement

Entry requirements

Entry requirements may vary depending on the course. In general, you must be at least 18 years old to enrol. If you’re under 18, you’ll need permission from a parent or guardian.

Please note: This course is not available to student visa holders.

To find out more about the specific entry requirements for this course, download the course guide. If you have any questions or would like guidance on whether this course is the right fit for you, feel free to get in touch.

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Work placement

Duration

This course contains a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.

What are the benefits?

  • By undertaking a work placement you’ll get a chance to put the knowledge you’ve learned on your course into practice

  • You’ll also develop practical, on-the-job skills and could make contacts that could help you find a job once you graduate

  • Work placement is often the most rewarding part of a student’s course. Working face-to-face with clients and colleagues in your chosen field makes a huge difference to your career confidence

If you’d like to learn more about the work placement component of this course, get the course guide for further details.

How do I find a work placement?

  • Spend your time studying and let Open Colleges organise your work placement for you. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, we have introduced Guaranteed Work Placement to provide you with real-world experience in your dream career that’s close to home. Enquire now to learn more.

Recognition of prior learning

We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in the Key Student Information section of our website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.

Assessment

  • Multiple choice Quiz
  • Projects
  • Role plays
  • Video
  • Work Placement
  • Written assignments

Materials

Your learning materials are accessed through our online platform OpenSpace. These learning materials include:

  • Learning content

  • Media

  • Additional resources

  • Practice activities

  • Self-checks

Testimonials

  • I had a really great experience with Open Colleges studying the ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care. The trainer was super helpful, kind and responded to emails in a timely manner. I was impressed at how fast my assessments got marked too. Overall I thought it was a great course for a reasonable price and would recommend it to anyone.
    Diana M.
    Certificate II in Animal Care

Subjects

Core Units:
ACMGEN201Work in the animal care industry
BSBCMM211Apply communication skills
ACMWHS201Participate in workplace health and safety processes
ACMGEN202Complete animal care hygiene routines
ACMGEN203Feed and water animals
ACMGEN204Assist in health care of animals
Work Placement Block 1
ACMSPE316Provide general care of domestic dogs
ACMSPE317Provide general care of domestic cats
ACMGEN309Provide basic animal first aid
ACMSUS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMGEN310Provide reception services for an animal care facility
ACMGEN205Source and provide information for animal care needs
Work Placement Block 2

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Payment options

  • Pay upfront – receive big savings on your enrolment
  • Pay as you go – get started today and pay off while you study
  • Unlock our exclusive monthly promotion for this course and study for less – enquire now!

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About Open Colleges

Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything we do. As an institution, we measure our success in the success of our students.

We have more than 125 years of experience in distance education, and this has given us the time to perfect the ways we deliver education and training to people across Australia. In the last decade alone, we’ve helped more than 450,000 students reach their potential.

We understand the needs of adult learners. That’s why we created OpenSpace, our world-class online learning platform that gives you complete flexibility and control to study whenever and wherever you are. OpenSpace provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, a superior support network and the opportunity to connect with other learners just like you.

Our nationally recognised courses could help you launch, change or accelerate your career. Now is the time to make your next move. With Open Colleges, everything could happen.

Open Colleges Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90796)

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