ACM20121
Certificate II in Animal Care – VETDSS
VETDSS COURSE. The Certificate II in Animal Care offers a comprehensive pathway for individuals passionate about providing attentive and compassionate care to animals. Through a balanced blend of theoretical exploration and hands-on practice, students delve into the multifaceted realm of animal welfare, health, and behavior.
Overview
This course listing is for VETDSS.
For ADULT LEARNERS, please visit our other Animal Care course listing.
Learn about animal care as your education is our Fur-ocus, under the guidance of our experts on animal care.
Discover the Paw-stive animal care pathway to working with animals and providing care assistance through our entry level pathway course. This course is suitable for those who care about the health and wellbeing of animals big and small, from furry to scaled. Throughout the course, students acquire essential skills in proper animal handling techniques, grasp fundamental knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology, and learn to develop tailored nutrition plans to ensure the optimal health of domestic animals.
The curriculum is thoughtfully structured to cover an extensive array of subjects, ranging from foundational animal husbandry practices to preventative measures against diseases and basic veterinary care. Moreover, students delve into the crucial aspects of environmental enrichment and behavioral management, essential for nurturing the mental and emotional well-being of animals under human care.
Emphasis is also placed on ethical considerations surrounding animal care and the legal frameworks governing their treatment across various settings. By the course’s conclusion, graduates emerge equipped not only with practical competencies but also with a profound understanding of their responsibilities toward the animals they care for.
By completing this course, you will learn to:
- Provide care to a range of animals
- Practice hygiene and infection control
- Understand what is required in running a small companion animal business
- Monitor and maintain animal health
- Respond to expectations of pet owners
What you will be provided with on completion:
- A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate II level
- The pre-requisite course to undertake a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- A strong foundation to continue your studies
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
RTO Code: 3977
More information
| Code | Name | Elective |
|---|---|---|
| ACMGEN201 | Work in the animal care industry | Core |
| BSBCMM211 | Apply communication skills | Core |
| ACMGEN202 | Complete animal care hygiene routines | Core |
| ACMGEN203 | Feed and water animals | Core |
| ACMSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| ACMWHS201 | Participate in workplace health and safety processes | Core |
| ACMGEN204 | Assist in health care of animals | Core |
| ACMGEN309 | Provide basic animal first aid | Elective |
| ACMGEN205 | Source and provide information for animal care needs | Elective |
| BSBOPS203 | Deliver a Service to Customers | Elective |
| ACMSPE320 | Provide general care of mammals | Elective |
| ACMSPE321 | Provide general care of non-venomous reptiles | Elective |
ASSESSMENT TYPES
Learners are assessed via a range of assessment types.
These include: observations, questioning, reports, projects & quizzes.
INCURSIONS & EXCURSIONS
To support students’ opportunities for learning, this course includes a range of incursions and excursions.
Students will be provided with a schedule of activities upon class commencement, including timings and transport requirements.
Students will be required to dress appropriately for any incursions and excursions, which may include steel-cap boots or gumboots and wet weather gear.
Where applicable, students will be provided with a FLC VET Education scrub top to wear as required.
ANIMAL INTERACTIONS
Students will be required to handle and interact with a range of domestic animals, farm animals and reptiles as part of this program.
VETDSS
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
Suitability for this course is confirmed by the students home school as part of the school‑based VETDSS process. A separate pre‑training interview with Foundation Learning Centre is not required.
VETDSS
For VETDSS enrolments, please contact your home school.
This course is delivered over the course of 2 school years, 1 day per week.
DELIVERY LOCATIONS
This course is delivered from our CASEY CAMPUS, PENINSULA CAMPUS as well as from a range of other delivery locations across the south east and western Victoria.
Students completing this course can continue on to ACM30117 Certificate III in Animal Studies, ACM30217 Certificate III in Animal Technology or ACM40412 Certificate VI in Veterinary Nursing, or undertake work within the animal care industry.
This general qualification is designed to get you ready to work under supervision in:
- Animal Shelters
- Kennels & Catteries
- Sanctuaries
- Veterinary Clinics
- Animal Product Retailers