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Certificate II in Animal Care

Certificate II in Animal Care

Accredited course
National Code:
5406
State Code:
6632
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/1998
Field of Education
061199 - Veterinary Studies, N.e.c.
AQF Level
Certificate II in
Nominal Hours
716
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Complete "Other Skills" Course (3222)
Accredited Date
15/03/2001
Expiry Date
31/12/2004
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

To provide students with practical training and
theoretical knowledge to enable them to care for animals in a proficient and
humane manner.

To provide practical training and associated theoretical knowledge for persons
working or intending to work as animal assistants in animal houses, kennels,
catteries, pet shops, small farm establishments.

Schedule
1. CORE

Core

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
47974 VN1-9 Animal Anatomy and Physiology 36 Module
47012 Animal Behaviour - Introduction 18 Module
47055 Animal Health 18 Module
47011 Genetics - Introduction 18 Module
47054 Hygiene and Safety 18 Module
47063 Legislation and Welfare 18 Module
47010 Nutrition Introduction 18 Module
46199 Senior First Aid 24 Module
47056 Work Practice A 72 Module
47062 Work Practice B 72 Module
65009 NCS001 Workplace Communication 34 Module
2. ELECTIVES

Select elective modules equal to 330 hours from GROUP 02

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
47075 Advanced Rodent and Rabbit Care 27 Module
47081 Animal Breeding Methods 36 Module
47045 Animal House Practice 1 34 Module
47080 Animal Nursing Topics 36 Module
47079 Aquarium Management 36 Module
47077 Business Procedures 18 Module
47064 Canine & Feline Sociology 27 Module
47065 Canine/Feline Diseases 27 Module
47066 Canine/Feline Nutrition 18 Module
47078 Care of Caged Birds 18 Module
47057 Care of Dogs and Cats 27 Module
47067 Dog and Cat Breeding 27 Module
47071 Fish, Reptile and Amphibia Care 18 Module
47392 Fundamentals of Horse Breeding 10 Module
47145 Horse Breeding 27 Module
47143 Horse Care 27 Module
47144 Horse Diseases 27 Module
47074 Introduction to Fish Farming 36 Module
47058 Marsupial Care 18 Module
47073 Pet Shop Operation 18 Module
47069 Poultry Care 18 Module
47068 Rodent, Rabbit and Ferret Care 18 Module
47059 Ruminant and Pig Care 18 Module
47060 Work Practice A (Pet Shop) 51 Module
47142 Work Practice C 72 Module
3. ELECTIVES

GROUP 2: GENERAL STUDIES

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
69024 ITF205 Basic Operations - Databases 20 Module
69000 ITF201 Basic Operations - Word Processing 20 Module
69025 ITF207 Basic Operations -Spreadsheets 20 Module
55009 AAA630 Computer Fundamentals 25 Module
69019 ITF303 Introduction to Small Business Software Packages 20 Module
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
E091 RUV20198 Certificate II in Animal Studies Qualification
S441 RUV30304 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services Qualification
VET Info Notes
1 Learners should consult the Animal Studies staff to gain maximum
opportunity from the elective module selection.

2 The module 47060 (Pet Shop) has a requirement for a Real Work
experience program. This is a structured program of 6 hours/week for 20 weeks
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