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Course summary
Certificate II in Animal Care
TAFE Digital
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Self paced
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
Any time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Online
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
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Course duration Time required to complete this course.
11 months
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
This course can be completed as part of a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Assessment conditions for Certificate II in Animal Care require learners to have access to an animal care facility. For some delivery locations, this may occur on a TAFE NSW site. Please check your preferred campus location for campus-specific entry requirements.
Additional requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- to be self directed in your learning
- have good Internet access
- be comfortable typing, using the Internet and email, chatting to your teachers or others online, reading course content online, using common software and uploading your assessments including video files.
You must be reasonably physically fit, as the tasks and activities involve handling animals and may involve manual lifting
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you:
A passion for animals and their welfare
A reasonable fitness level to handle animals and carry out manual lifting
The ability to follow basic written instructions and complete tasks safely under supervision
Access to a computer or personal device and internet as it would be beneficial to complete home study
Appropriate clothing, which may include covered non-slip shoes, trousers and shirts for your classes. TAFE NSW will provide you with other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is specific to animal care
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Completion requirements
During your study, you'll need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:
There are no completion requirements for this course.
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You will need to provide evidence for the entry requirements listed above