This course will help you further your career in the animal industry. You will learn basic care for domestic pets and assist with surgery preparation.

You will also have the opportunity to gain work experience during your studies.

• Location:
  Werribee
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Sport & Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  Class Contact, On campus, Industry, On-line, Working in the Workplace, E-learning, Traineeship and Burst Mode
• Course code:
  ACM30110
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• animal care receptionist and support officer
• animal control and regulation assistant
• animal shelter assistant
• assistant animal welfare office

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

This qualification is a general industry qualification for persons operating at an assistant level and undertaking animal care functions in an animal care workplace. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification, the learner should have access to a companion animal workplace through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.

• Participate in Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  ACMGAS202A

• Complete Animal Care Hygiene Routines

  Unit code

  ACMGAS203A

• Maintain and Monitor Animal Health and Wellbeing

  Unit code

  ACMGAS301A

• Plan for and Provide for Nutrition Requirements for Animals

  Unit code

  ACMGAS303A

• Comply With Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Animal Work

  Unit code

  ACMINF301A

• Contribute to OHS Processes

  Unit code

  ACMOHS301A

• Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

  Unit code

  ACMSUS201A

• Provide Basic First Aid for Animals

  Unit code

  ACMGAS206A

• Assess and Impound Animals

  Unit code

  ACMACR402A

• Identify and Respond to Animal Behaviour

  Unit code

  ACMACR403A

• Manage Conflict Situations Within Animal Control and Regulations Environment

  Unit code

  ACMACR404A

• Carry Out Pound Procedures

  Unit code

  ACMACR406A

• 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

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301B

• Carry Out VET Nursing Reception Duties

  Unit code

  ACMVET201A

• Carry Out Daily Clinic Routines

  Unit code

  ACMVET202A

• Assist With Surgery Preparation

  Unit code

  ACMVET203A

A total of twelve ( 12) units of competency must be achieved to successfully complete this qualification; s even ( 7) core units and five ( 5) elective units

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