ACM20121 – Certificate II in Animal Care
| Duration: Two Years | Training Location: Covenant College and The Gordon (East Campus) | VCE Contribution: Non-scored |
The VCE VET Program in Certificate II in Animal Care, provides students with the skills and knowledge to enter the Animal Care and Management industry. Employment opportunities reflect roles such as animal care attendant, animal shelter attendant, kennel attendant, pet shop attendant and assistant dog groomer.
Recognition within the VCE and VCE VM
This course contributes towards VCE and VCE VM.
Students who receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence for the VCE VET Animal Care qualification will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).
Program Content
The Certificate II in Animal Care consists of 12 units of competency (UOCs) completed over two years.
UOCs may include:
- Work in the animal care industry
- Participate in workplace communications
- Complete animal care hygiene routines
- Feed and water animals
- Assist in the health care of animals
- Apply communication skills
- Participate in workplace health and safety processes
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- + four additional electives (determined by the training provider)
Additional Information
Entry Requirements: Students wishing to study a VET course will need to complete the relevant application form (in addition to completing subject selections). To be considered for a VET course, students are expected to have sound skills in the areas of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and literacy. Students also need to demonstrate a mature approach and commitment to their studies and learning.
Fees: Indicative fees for Certificate II in Animal Care are $800.00 (per year of study) *VET fees are subject to change.
Class Delivery: Classes may be delivered outside of standard School hours.
| Delivery at The Gordon (East Campus) | Delivery at Covenant College | |
| Year One Delivery | Wednesday PM (1:15pm – 5:15pm) *times may be subject to change. | Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) OR Monday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm)*times may be subject to change. |
| Year Two Delivery | Monday PM (1:15pm – 5:15pm) *times may be subject to change. | Monday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) OR Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm)*times may be subject to change. |
| Transport | PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 12:40pm). Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session. | PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 1:10pm). Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session. |
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* VET Courses are subject to minimum and maximum student applications and therefore places and course commencement cannot be guaranteed. Where minimum class numbers are not attained and a course does not commence, students may be able to apply at an alternate training provider offering the course. Training Providers may prioritise positions based on applicant year level.
Students are encouraged to consider and prepare alternate subject or VET preferences.