Certificate II in Animal Studies
ACM20117
Certificate II in Animal Studies – ACM20117
Course Overview
Start your career in Animal Care with the Certificate II in Animal Studies.
You'll learn to care for the welfare of animals, including feeding, watering, and hygiene routines, and providing basic care for domestic dogs and cats. You'll also learn to provide basic animal first aid, prepare animals for surgery, and carry out daily practice routines.
This course can be delivered on campus, as a Traineeship, as part of the VET in Schools program, or as a School-based Apprenticeship/Traineeship.
Career Pathways
This course prepares you to work in the Animal Care and Management industry.
You may find work in a Veterinary Clinic, Animal Shelter, Kennel/Cattery, or Sanctuary, performing the following duties:
- Feeding and watering animals
- Administering medication
- Exercise and enrichment activities
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Grooming
- Customer service
- Documentation
Further Study
After graduating, you might like to undertake further study in the:
- ACM30117 Certificate III in Animal Studies
- ACM30417 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
- ACM30617 Certificate III in Pet Grooming
- ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Course Dates & Times
Wangaratta - Tone Road
Workplace/Flexible Learning; Starts 1st July - 9am to 4pm - Semester 2 / 2019
Starts 21st Jan - 2 Days a Week - 9am to 4pm - Semester 1 / 2019
Starts Tuesday 4th Feb, / 2020
Starts Wednesday 1st July, / 2020
Fee Information
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note all fees and charges are correct at time of publication for 2020 and may change without notice.
Students will be invoiced for the components of the course that they are enrolled into for each year or semester.
Material fees cover costs associated with the following where applicable, and not limited to:
- Classroom activity consumables, handouts and booklets
- E-Learning resources and associated license access fees
- Excursions
Additionally some courses require students to purchase or supply text books, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.
Entry Requirements
Training package entry requirements
There are no mandated training package entry requirements.
GOTAFE preferred entry requirements
Before being accepted into the course applicants must:
- Undertake a Pre-training Review to document previous work experience and qualifications and assess suitability for the course
- Complete a Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) test to ensure the required language, literacy and numeracy levels are met for the course (excluding VETiS Students)
- Please apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider (australianapprenticeships.gov.au) with your employer to organise your apprenticeship/traineeship contract prior to applying for this course.(Trainees only)
- Attend an interview (excluding VETiS Students)
- Must be 16 years and over
It is also desirable that all applicants:
- Have at least an intermediate level of digital literacy to undertake the online component of the course, as well as access to computer with internet access including YouTube
- Have physical stamina to safely handle a variety of animals
- It is recommended that all successful applicants be immunised against tetanus.
Victorian & Tasmanian VETiS students will have their suitability determined by their school.
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology students will have their suitability determined by CSU - a minimum ATAR of 70 is required.
Course Study Units
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Written assignments
- In class and/or online discussion forums
- Short answer questions
- Animal recognition photographs
- Practical skills demonstration
- Oral assessment – this may be conducted face to face or via skype/phone/zoom
- Third Party reports
Additional Information
Material fees are dependent on the enrolment type and cover all online and on campus learning resources and consumables.
The following are recommended texts which are not covered by material fees, they may be borrowed from the library or purchased online. GOTAFE may have a limited number available for purchase. Please note these books are not compulsory.
- Hotston-Moore, P. & Hughes, A., BSAVA Manual of Practical Animal Care, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, 2007 ISBN: 978-1-4051-3795-9
- Dallas, S. E., & Jewell, S., Animal Biology and Care, ed 3, Wiley-Blackwell, 2014 ISBN : 978-1-118-27606-8
Stationery Requirements:
- Notebooks
- Pens
- Colour highlighters
- Sticky labels
ITC access requirements are:
- Computer with reliable internet
- Access to YouTube for viewing training videos
- Adobe for viewing PDF files
- Microsoft Office
- Access to printer and scanner
Course Co-ordinator
- Lesley Sanderson
Attendance & Commitment
It is important that students commit to all course requirements, including study and assessments the student may need to complete outside their normal training sessions.
You must commit to attending all on campus classes/workshops and work placement requirements.
All students:
- Complete online study by logging onto the online campus at least twice a week to complete self-paced learning activities
- Are expected to attend the weekly webinars, these are recorded and uploaded to the online campus so students who miss the live webinar are able to view the webinar
Workplace Based Students:
- Will be required to have their supervisor sign off specific tasks within the workplace
- Trainers will attend the workplace 4 times annually to conduct training and assessment - students must be available to meet their trainer at the agreed time and date
Victorian & Tasmanian VETiS students:
- Victorian students attend the Wangaratta Regional Study Centre for single day workshops on each school holidays, April, July and September.
- Tasmanian students attend a 4 day residential program held in March at the Wangaratta Regional Study Centre.
- All VETiS students must complete 40 hours of structured workplace learning in an animal care facility.
B. Veterinary Technology students must attend the ASC180 residential school at the Wangaratta Regional Study Centre in line with their residential schools program timetabled by CSU.
All B. Veterinary Technology students must complete 80 hours of work placement
Where to From Here
If you need any further clarification of the information provided please contact one of our client service officers on 1300 468 233 who can assist you or click Enquire Now.
Educational Support Services
As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.
Student Support
As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you will be welcome to access a variety of non-academic support services from the Student Welfare Unit. These services are designed to best support you to successfully complete your course.
Services include on campus supports and remote supports
- Counselling
- employment information
- careers
- activities etc.
Learner's Rights
Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.
Further information is provided at course induction.
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Enrolment in general public entry courses will require a selection interview. Please call 1300 468 233 to enquire further.
Skills Recognition
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
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