Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Animal Studies

Certificate II in Animal Studies

Qualification
National Code:
RUV20104
State Code:
S438
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0611 - Veterinary Studies
Original TGA Release Date
27/02/2004
Approved Date
10/12/2004
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
290
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2004
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/02/2004 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

A total of 10 units of competency must be completed:
- Complete all 5 core units in Group A
- Select 3 additional units from Group B
- Select 2 additional units from the Animal Care and Management Training Package and/or endorsed Training Packages

Electives chosen must be aligned to the qualifications at AQF level I, II or III and must be relevant to work undertaken in the Animal Care and Management sector.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3980 RUV2103A Assist with general animal care 65 Unit of competency
S3979 RUV2102A Follow OHS procedures in an animal care environment 30 Unit of competency
S3982 RUV2105A Participate in workplace communications 20 Unit of competency
S3981 RUV2104A Provide food and water for animals 10 Unit of competency
S3978 RUV2101A Work in the animal care industry 20 Unit of competency
2.

Electives:

See the Animal Care and Management Training Package (RUV04) and Implementation Guide, for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3983 RUV2106A Assist with food preparation 20 Unit of competency
S3990 RUV2603A Assist with surgery preparations 20 Unit of competency
S3989 RUV2602A Carry out daily clinic routines 30 Unit of competency
S3988 RUV2601A Carry out veterinary reception duties 20 Unit of competency
S3986 RUV2401A Prepare for and conduct a tour or presentation 30 Unit of competency
S2739 RTC2704A Provide basic first aid 10 Unit of competency
S3984 RUV2107A Provide basic first aid for animals 25 Unit of competency
S3987 RUV2501A Provide information on companion animals, products and services 55 Unit of competency
S3985 RUV2108A Rescue animals and apply basic animal care 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E091 RUV20198 Certificate II in Animal Studies Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S677 ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RUV20104 taken from the Animal Care and Management Training Package RUV04 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RUV04 is endorsed until 31/03/2007.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Challenger TAFE on 13/10/2004.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR05640) ANIMAL STUDIES (LEVEL 2) Traineeship