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Certificate I in Animal Studies

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Course Overview

Are you passionate about the care of animals and looking to gain some fundamental knowledge before embarking on a higher qualification? If so, ACM10117 Certificate I in Animal Studies is an ideal introduction to this industry. This course is a prevocational, nationally recognised qualification, allowing flexibility in learning and assessment. A number of the units within this qualification can be used towards higher level qualifications in the Animal Care and Management Training Package (ACM).

Certificate 1 in Animal Studies

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Course Delivery Information

ACM10117 Certificate I in Animal Studies is conducted as a self-paced online course. You will have access to the course for a period of six (6) months. You are required to complete activities and assessments online (including multiple choice questions and online scenarios). While practical placement isn't compulsory for this course, you may find it beneficial.

A number of the units within this qualification can be used towards higher level qualifications in the Animal Care and Management Training Package (ACM).

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Countries Offered

This course is available in Australia. If you are in a different country, please contact us to discuss availability.

Who is this suitable for?

Anyone interested in gaining a nationally recognised qualification as a stepping stone to finding a career in the Animal Care industry (e.g. veterinary nurse or an animal attendant at a pet shop, welfare establishment, grooming parlour, kennel or cattery).

Entry Requirements

There is no specific pre-requisite knowledge required for entry, however it is recommended that you:

Have completed Year 10 or be a mature aged student
Practical placement at an animal care workplace is not compulsory, however you will find it beneficial
Access to handling and feeding a range of animals
Reliable internet access, ability to film yourself for assessments and an email address.This course is purely online

This course allows enrolment any time. There are no set intake dates. Please contact us to find out more information.

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Units of Study

A total of 5 core units and 2 elective units must be completed.

Group 1: Core Units

(All 5 units must be completed)

ACMGAS101 Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries

This unit of competency covers the introductory process of investigating work activities undertaken by a cross section of animal care and management businesses and evaluating employment opportunities.

ACMGAS102 Catch and handle a range of quiet animals

This unit of competency covers the techniques required to approach, catch and handle a range of quiet, well-handled domestic animals under supervision.

ACMGAS103 Assist in the care of animals

This unit of competency covers introductory level skills in the basic care of quiet, well-handled animals under supervision.

ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes

This unit of competency covers the process required for an entry level employee to participate in workplace health and safety (WHS) processes in the workplace, in order to ensure their own health and safety at work, as well as that of others in the workplace who may be affected by their actions.

ACMGAS202 Participate in workplace communications

This unit of competency covers the process of effectively participating in workplace communications in an animal care and management environment.

Group 2: Elective Units

(Complete these two electives)

ACMGAS204 Feed and water animals

This unit of competency covers the process of preparing, presenting and distributing food and water for animals under supervision and according to workplace diet requirements.

ACMGAS208 Source information for animal care needs

This unit of competency covers the processes required to gather information on medications and services for animals and relate these to individual animal requirements and audience needs.

Fees

$750 AUD

Fees are payable by credit card, bank transfer, money order, bank cheque or personal cheque.

This course is not eligible for Australian Government Traineeships or Incentives.

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Get started by enrolling

You can get started today by enrolling online below.

Important note: Any Enrollments that come in over the Christmas/New Year period (20th December 2019 to 5th January 2020) will be responded to and commence in the week ending 10th January 2020.

Before you start...

Check if you are eligible for this course

Can you answer 'yes' to all these questions?:

Yes, I will have reliable internet access, ability to film myself for assessments and an email address.This course is purely online

Yes, I will have access to a range of animals I am able to feed and handle in order to demonstrate my practical skills on video

If you are unsure about anything please contact us and one of our friendly enrolments team members will guide you.

Enrolment Checklist: Do you have all this ready?

Because you can't save a partially completed form and return to it later, you will need to have all the necessary information ready at hand before you start. You will need:

All your contact details, including an email address we can use for course communications

The contact details for any animal care workplace you are associated with (if any). NB Practical placement is not compulsory, however you will find it beneficial

FOR AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY: Your Unique Student Identifier (USI). From 1 January 2015, students undertaking nationally recognised VET courses will need to have a USI (Unique Student Identifier) to receive a statement of attainment or qualification. This USI will stay with you for life and any nationally recognised training completed after 1 January 2015 will be recorded against it. If you don’t yet have a USI number, please get one now on www.usi.gov.au. The government website has full details.

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