Certificate II in Animal Care - VDSS

If you love animals and the idea of working in an animal care role, this course is the place to start.

This nationally recognised qualification first step to start your career path into the animal care industry. You will gain the skills and knowledge required to care for animals in workplaces such as animal shelters, kennels, catteries, sanctuaries and veterinary clinics. During this course you will have the opportunity to build your professional networks through meeting other students and industry specialist guest speakers.

Your classroom-based learning will also be enhanced through excursions and industry visits, case studies, peer-to-peer learning and real-life experiences under the guidance of our specialist trainers.

Proposed Units

• ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes
• ACMSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• ACMGEN201 Work in the animal care industry
• ACMGEN205 Source and provide information for animal care needs
• ACMGEN309 Provide basic animal first aid
• ACMSPE316 Provide general care of domestic dogs
• ACMSPE320 Provide general care of mammals
• BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers
• ACMGEN202 Complete animal care hygiene routines
• ACMGEN203 Feed and water animals
• BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
• ACMGEN204 Assist in health care of animals

Pre-Requisites

Clothing and Equipment

• Solid, closed in shoes
• Sun protection
• Branded uniform shirt will be supplied
• Students should bring their laptop they currently use for Secondary School to their VDSS class

Pathways

Here are the next steps you could take in your education pathway:

• Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Potential Job Outcomes

• Animal Carer/Shelter Attendant
• Kennel Hand

Entry Requirements

Students must have access to a minimum of two types of species of animals, for example a cat, dog or a bird