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Overview
The nationally accredited ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care will provide an excellent foundation for your career in animal care. You will learn how to care for a variety of animals and turn your passion into an exciting career.
What you'll learn in this course
This ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care from Open Colleges includes a range of units designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to provide the right care for a variety of animals. You'll gain skills in animal care management, reception duties, communication, basic animal care, hygiene, animal welfare, and many more. Start your dream career working with animals today.
This course includes a mandatory work placement to help you build essential practical skills. You'll need to complete 120 hours of placement, which is made easier through Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with trusted provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organizes your placement for you, so you can stay focused on your studies. It's a great way to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field.
Job Outcomes
- Animal Care Attendant
- Assistant Animal Groomer
- Veterinary Assistant
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Work in the animal care industry
- Apply communication skills
- Participate in workplace health and safety processes
- Complete animal care hygiene routines
- Feed and water animals
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Sydney, Australia
Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 3 other Short Courses in Veterinary Medicine in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
There are no specific academic score requirements for entry into this programme. Please visit the Open Colleges website to view all entry requirements.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Self-paced
- Study anywhere, on any device
- No exams
Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2666 AUD / year≈ 2666 AUD / year
Funding
This is a fee-for-service course; government funding is not available. Payment plans are available. Discounts apply when you pay upfront, check the Open Colleges website for the latest promotion.
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