ACM20121 - Certificate II in Animal Care

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for entry level and support roles in the animal care and management industry, where workers provide care for animals in workplaces such as animal shelters, boarding/day care facilities, sanctuaries and veterinary clinics. The work activities are routine, performed under supervision and within clearly defined guidelines.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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12 months (Commence March 2022 - Complete by March 2023 / Commence July 2022 - Complete by July 2023)

Cluster One - Introduction to the Animal Care Work Environment

Cluster Two - Introduction to Animal Husbandry

Cluster Three - Introduction to Sustainability and Customer Experience

Cluster Four - Intermediate Animal Knowledge and First Aid

Standard Course Structure

12 months (Commence March 2022 - Complete by March 2023 / Commence July 2022 - Complete by July 2023)

Cluster One - Introduction to the Animal Care Work Environment

Cluster Two - Introduction to Animal Husbandry

Cluster Three - Introduction to Sustainability and Customer Experience

Cluster Four - Intermediate Animal Knowledge and First Aid

Standard Course Structure

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• Students who are not already working in the industry will be required to undertake work experience to complete their practical assessment. Co-assessment with a supervisor is required.

There are no current Training Package entry requirements into this qualification, however, CQUniversity does require students to provide a signed Vocational Placement Agreement as part of the application process.

CQUniversity entry requirements:

• Prior to enrolment, students are to engage with their local area Animal Industry Care providers to find suitable work placement

• Important information related to Vocational Placement can be found in this document Vocational Placement Host Employer Information Pack

• As part of the application process, students must upload a copy of the signed Vocational Placement Agreement (see linked document above page 7 and 8)

Students are also required to:

• Complete the bksb (Basic key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment unless they have completed an equal or higher-level course.

• Have reasonable reading and writing skills, as well as basic numeracy skills to complete workbooks, assignments, learning activities and assessment tasks.

• Access a computer / tablet / smartphone with internet access, camera, microphone and speakers.

• Access Microsoft Teams, to attend weekly Microsoft Team tutorials.

• Use Microsoft Teams for online assessment components.

• Handle live animals and require a reasonable level of physical fitness to be able to complete the practical components of the course.

Nb: Students may be exposed to injured/deceased animals in photo and video footage during the online learning and may be required to handle them during their work placement.

Students completing ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care can enter the workforce in a supervised role as a Kennel Hand, Pet Shop Assistant, Animal Attendant or similar role

Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding.

For high school students you may be eligible for the Queensland Government’s VET in Schools (VETiS) program which is fee-free. Course specific costs may be applicable, an example would be high vis clothes and safety boots for trade courses.

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