Certificate II in Animal Studies
National Course Code: ACM20117
Overview
Take the nationally accredited Certificate II in Animal Studies and start your career as a pet groomer or animal attendant in animal shelter or veterinary clinic. Turn your passion for animals into a career as you gain practical skills and build industry relationships.
This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through theoretical and practical course work, you will learn to:
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Provide care to a range of animals
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Monitor and maintain animal health
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Practice hygiene and infection control
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Respond to expectations of pet owners
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Understand what is required in running a small companion animal business
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the personal qualities that will help you get ahead:
- Calm and empathetic nature
- Ability to follow directions and work independently
- Good communication skills
- A reasonable level of fitness to safely handle animals and manual lifting
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course will provide you with:
- A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate II level
- Strong foundation to continue your studies
Career opportunities:
- Pet groomer
- Animal attendant
GROW YOUR CAREER
Take your career further:
- Certificate III Animal Studies
- Certificate III Companion Animal Services
- Certificate III Pet Grooming
- Certificate III Captive Animals
- Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing
- Certificate IV Companion Animal Services
INDUSTRY DEMAND
Demand for animal care workers is booming with growth driven by consumer expectations on how their furry companion should be cared for. These greater expectations is leading to employers to need workers who are qualified and experienced. The animal care field is broad and highly competitive. The course equips you with diverse range of skills to put you ahead of the pack in a skills shortage climate. It is also the official pre-requisite for the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.
Locations
This course is currently available at 26 campus locations across NSW and online. Enquire now for other locations.
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TAFE Digital: Online
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: Anytime
- Duration: 48 Weeks
Bankstown: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 14 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Bathurst: Part Time Day
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 20 Weeks
Campbelltown: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 14 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Coffs Harbour Education CHEC: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Dubbo, Narromine Road: Part Time Day
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: Anytime
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Gosford: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Goulburn: Blended
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 22 Jul 2021
- Duration: 36 Weeks
Grafton: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Kingscliff: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Kurri Kurri: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Lithgow: Part Time Day
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 13 Jul 2021
- Duration: 20 Weeks
Moruya: Part Time Day
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 14 Jul 2021
- Duration: 36 Weeks
Mudgee: Part Time Day
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 15 Jul 2021
- Duration: 20 Weeks
Muswellbrook: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 13 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
National Environmental Centre: PT Evening
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: Enquire Now
Nowra: Part Time Day
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Orange, Forest Road: Part Time Day
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 20 Weeks
Orange, Forest Road: Part Time Day
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 15 Jul 2021
- Duration: 20 Weeks
Primary Industries Centre: PT Evening
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: Enquire Now
Richmond: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Richmond: PTD Connected
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Richmond: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 13 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Richmond: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 13 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Tamworth: Blended
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 13 Jul 2021
- Duration: 36 Weeks
Tamworth: Part Time Day
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 14 Jul 2021
- Duration: 36 Weeks
Taree: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 13 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Ultimo: Part Time Day
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Ultimo: Part Time Day
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 14 Jul 2021
- Duration: 36 Weeks
Wauchope: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Wollongbar: Full Time
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Yallah: Blended
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: Anytime
- Duration: 18 Weeks
Yallah: Part Time Day
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 18 Weeks
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