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Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
Companion AnimalsCourse specialisation
Schedule
Full Time16+ hours per week.
Duration
4 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
2 Feb 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
17 Jun 2026Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Proposed timetable
Mon, WedThe proposed timetable is a draft and will be confirmed by your teacher
Class time
15 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
8 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Course fees
$---
Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: multiple choice questions, matching questions, true or false questions and short question.
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation.
Skills assessments: research tasks, case study scenarios and assignments.
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
Depending on your campus, you may need to do work placement for this course.
Work placement may be arranged for you through TAFE NSW if your campus has an onsite Animal House or an arrangement with an industry partner facility. If your campus does not have these, you will be expected to arrange your own work placement. Our team can offer support and guidance to assist you.
It's important to contact your TAFE NSW campus to confirm your work placement requirements.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
TAFE Scrub top, work boots, excursions at an estimated cost of $200
Additional entry 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.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Animal Care qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency, including 7 core and 5 speciality units.
Core units - 7
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Participate in workplace health and safety processesACMWHS201
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesACMSUS201
Apply communication skillsBSBCMM211
Assist in health care of animalsACMGEN204
Course delivery
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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Campus facilities
Free parking
Bike racks
Library
Canteen
Student kitchenette
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Accessible toilet
Ambulant toilet
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