Start your career as an animal care supervisor in a veterinary clinic with this entry level course. You will be able to gain work experience in the animal industry during your studies.

• Location:
  Werribee and Industry
• Other locations:

  RSPCA

• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Sport & Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  Class Contact, On campus, Industry, Working in the Workplace, E-learning, Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Burst Mode
• Course code:
  ACM20110
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• animal shelter attendant
• kennel hand
• cattery attendant
• assistant dog groomer
• animal carer

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification is a general pre-vocational qualification aimed for inclusion in a VET in Schools program or as an entry point into the animal care and management industry. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification the learner should seek to gain a period of work placement or work experience in an animal care environment and/or workplace.

• Work in the Animal Care Industry

  Unit code

  ACMGAS201A

• Participate in Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  ACMGAS202A

• Complete Animal Care Hygiene Routines

  Unit code

  ACMGAS203A

• Feed and Water Animals

  Unit code

  ACMGAS204A

• Assist in Health Care of Animals

  Unit code

  ACMGAS205A

• Participate in Occupational Health and Safety Processes

  Unit code

  ACMOHS201A

• Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

  Unit code

  ACMSUS201A

• Provide Basic First Aid for Animals

  Unit code

  ACMGAS206A

• Provide Information on Companion Animals, Products and Services

  Unit code

  ACMGAS209A

• Prepare for and Conduct a Tour or Presentation

  Unit code

  ACMGAS210A

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301B

• Provide Basic Care of Birds

  Unit code

  ACMSPE302A

• Provide Basic Care of Dogs

  Unit code

  ACMSPE304A

• Provide Basic Care of Domestic Cats

  Unit code

  ACMSPE305A

• Provide Basic Care of Rodents and Rabbits

  Unit code

  ACMSPE312A

• Implant Microchip in Cats and Dogs

  Unit code

  ACMMIC401A

• Provide Reception Services for an Animal Care Facility

  Unit code

  ACMGAS207A

• Provide Basic Care of Mammals

  Unit code

  ACMSPE310A

• Provide Basic Care of Non-Venomous Reptiles

  Unit code

  ACMSPE311A

A total of twelve ( 12) units of competency must be achieved to successful complete this qualification; s even ( 7) core units, t hree ( 3) elective units from group A and t wo ( 2) elective units from either group A and/or group B.

• TAFE: School Choice
• Year 12: Successful Completion of VCE or equivalent
• International: NA
• Mature: Relevant Industry Experience as assessed by the University