ACM20117 Certificate IIĀ in Animal Studies

This qualification provides students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in the animal care and management industry in a range of areas such as: animal control and regulation, animal technology, captive animals, companion animal services, grooming, horse breeding and veterinary nursing.

Duration: 2 Years

Units of Study:

  • Work in the animal care industry
  • Complete animal care hygiene routines
  • Feed and water animals
  • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Participate in workplace health and safety processes
  • Apply communication skills
  • Assist in health care of animals
  • Source and provide information for animal care needs
  • Prepare and present information to the public
  • Provide basic animal first aid
  • Bath, dry and brush domestic dogs
  • Provide first aid

VCE & ATAR Contribution:

This subject is not available for VCE scored assessment.

Structured Workplace Learning / On The Job training:

Structured Work placement is strongly recommended.