Animal Care Short Courses Melbourne
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Your dream career awaits! Start your Animal Care Course Online and Kick-start your Career in the Animal Care Industry
Working or volunteering with animals is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have, and the best place to start is with this entry-level course. ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (formerly ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies) will prepare you for a range of jobs such as an animal carer or animal attendant in a doggy daycare, kennel or cattery, stable, veterinary clinic, animal shelter or pet shop.
This 1 year course will give you the foundation skills and knowledge to get started in the animal care industry. It is the perfect option for final year high school students wishing to undertake vocational studies or for someone who is considering further studies in animal care and veterinary nursing.
Course snapshot
- Duration: Up to 1 year
- Start: Flexible start date to suit you
- Practical Training: at an Approved Workplace of your choice
- Online Study Time: Approx. 10-15 hours per week
- Prerequisite: none required
- Best suited to: Students who have little or no prior knowledge or experience in the animal care industry, and have a genuine interest in the welfare and care of animals or wish to meet the prerequisite for Veterinary Nursing.
Course outline
This course is delivered online and you will not be required to attend classes or lectures. You will:-
- be provided with a login to our Online Learning Platform where you will find all of the course materials including interactive learning material, videos, and assessments.
- receive the personal support of our qualified Trainers & Assessors either via email, online chat or phone. Our education team is made up of experienced and working veterinary nurses, veterinarians and animal scientists who have hands-on experience in a range of veterinary hospitals and animal related organisations and businesses, and
- have help and assistance from ourstudent support team to help you stay on track.
To gain the valuable practical skills required to successfully complete this course, you will be required to complete 100 hours of workplace based training (a Work Placement).
You are ultimately responsible for finding and securing your work placement position. This means you have the flexibility to select a workplace that suits your location, availability and interests. If you do not wish to find your own placement, you can choose from one of our Intensive Courses (WA based).
If you are already working in an animal care related business, or volunteering in an animal related organisation, it may be possible to use your place of employment for your workplace training. You will still need to submit your workplace details for review and approval.
Ideal work placement facilities include kennels, catteries, doggy day care centres, animal welfare shelters, pet shops (with access to animals), wildlife rehabilitation centres or zoos. Keep in mind, you will need to have access to at least two species of animals.For more information see our Work Placement FAQ's below or visit Practical Work Placements in Animal Care
The Certificate II in Animal Care is an ideal starting point if you have very little or no prior knowledge or experience in the animal care industry. There are no prerequisites for entry into this course, making it a great pre-vocational course.
To complete the course you will:-
- have a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop computer, laptop or electronic device. You will be required to write, submit and in some cases upload assessments and various types of multi-media files online, therefore we strongly recommend using a desktop or laptop computer for your studies
- be proficient in speaking and writing in English
- be physically capable of restraining animals, handling animal feed e.g. large bags of food of up to 10 kg and standing for extended periods of time.
- need to be at least Year 10 high school age
- to find a suitable workplace for your practical training where your supervisor can also read and write English.
We are unable to offer this course to students currently living overseas or those on a student visa. For more information visit our frequently asked questions below:-
- I live overseas, can I still study your courses online?
- I wish to study in Australia on a student visa. Can I study with Applied Vocational Training?
When you visit your Work Placement you will be required to wear:
- an AVT shirt and name badge (supplied by AVT),
- suitable enclosed shoes (supplied by student),
- neatly presented, long comfortable work pants suitable for bending and manual work (supplied by student).
You will be required to wear the AVT uniform unless specified by your approved workplace.
What will you learn?
You will complete 12 units of study covering a broad range of topics relating to the principles of working in the animal care industry. You will be introduced to:-
- The principles of working and volunteering in the animal care industry
- Following and implementing animal feeding plans
- Carrying out animal care hygiene routines such as bathing and grooming
- Safely and correctly handling and restraining animals
- Identifying and interpreting animal behaviour
- Working with animal care records
- Animal health and well-being including first aid for animals.
All of the skills and knowledge you will learn can be applied across a broad range of animal care facilities. For more information on careers working with animals read our article Top 6 Animal Care Careers.
Course outcomes
Our graduates go on to a wide range of roles across the animal care industry.
Job Outcomes
Students who have completed the Certificate II in Animal Care go on to careers as a:
- Animal care attendant
- Welfare shelter attendant
- Kennel hand
- Cattery attendant
- Pet shop attendant
- Assistant dog groomer
- Stable hand
- Vet assistant
Skills Outcomes
Some of the skills you will be able to apply once qualified include:
- Follow and implement animal feeding plans
- Carry out animal care hygiene routines
- Assist with assessing the health of animals
- Administer basic animal first aid techniques
- Safely and correctly handle and restrain animals
- Identify and interpret animal behaviour
Accurately complete animal care records
Course content
All students must complete the following core units:
- ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health & safety processes
- ACMGEN202 Complete animal care hygiene routines
- BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
- ACMGEN203 Feed & water animals
- ACMGEN204 Assist in healthcare of animals
- ACMSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- ACMGEN201 Work in the animal care industry
Online eLearning students will also be required to study:
- ACMGEN309 Provide basic animal first aid
- ACMGEN205 Source information for animal care needs
- ACMGEN102 Approach and handle a range of calm animals
- ACMINF201 Handle companion animals safely and follow infection control guidelines
Students must select one species-specific elective unit from this list below which will correspond with a species they are working with as part of their work placement.
- ACMSPE316 Provide general care of domestic dogs
- ACMSPE317 Provide general care of domestic cats
- ACMSPE314 Provide general care of birds
- ACMSPE322 Provide general care of rodents or rabbits
Why choose our Online eLearning option for your Animal Care Course?
- Complete flexibility – you can start and study whenever you like to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
- Professionally managed and delivered course – complete with online instructional videos and materials to help you understand and apply theory with ease.
- Affordable, all inclusive monthly payment plan to help you manage your student fees.
- This course will allow you to meet the prerequisite for Veterinary Nursing – you can gain your qualification in under 12 months and then apply for ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing to become a qualified veterinary nurse*.
- This certificate increases your opportunities for employment in the animal care industry and gives recognition towards entry into further studies.
*Please note: Completion of this qualification meets the prerequisite for ACM40418 Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing. However, it does not guarantee you a place on one of our own courses. Due to high demand, our AVT selection criteria also apply. Please read full details on our Veterinary Nursing Course Entry page.
What students are saying about this course
All the staff are so kind and supportive and go above and beyond for their students studying under their care with teaching and providing amazing opportunities. I really enjoyed learning with AVT.
Shanae E Certificate II in Animal Studies (Online) & Certificate IV in Vet Nursing Graduate
I definitely recommend studying with AVT!!! I completed my Cert III in Animal Studies online through AVT and then went on to study full time Cert IV Vet Nursing. The staff are amazing & lovely, extremely patient & always helpful. You are supported & encouraged every step of the way by the staff & your classmates.
Kim C Certificate III in Animal Studies (Online) & Certificate IV in Vet Nursing Graduate
This course has taught me the basic care of animals and about animal health in general. This course allows people to get hands on experience and lecturers to provide practical care to animals. Thus; others with an interest in animals will gain and have a positive outcome to the course, alike to me.
Abby G Certificate III in Animal Studies Graduate
Fees & inclusions
Total course fees: $2,845*
Payable via our monthly payment plan. Initial payment of $260 plus 11 x $235 monthly payments and includes:-
- Learning guides (Downloadable)
- Textbooks (Downloadable)
- Dedicated student support
- One-on-one mentoring by AVT lecturers
- Assessments and Certification
- Practical training insurance
- Work Placement Kit: Uniform, Name Badge and Workbook
*Fees, inclusions and payment plan amounts are subject to change. If you decide to withdraw from study for any reason, refunds are not issued. Please see our policies page for full details. Concession rates are not available for this course
** Workplace Practical Insurance Cover only applies to students undertaking practical training whilst in Australia
Apply now
| Course Status | Application Status |
|---|---|
| ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care 2021 | Apply Now |
Ready to enrol? It's easy, just complete our online application form. Once we have received and reviewed your submission you will receive an email outlining the next steps to get started.
FAQs
General Information FAQ – Cert II in Animal Studies Online
AVT offers high quality study material written, reviewed and delivered by Veterinarians, Animal Scientists and Veterinary Nurses with formal training qualifications. Our in-house training team have spent hundreds, if not thousands of hours creating course resources for our units of competency across all courses.
The difference between registered training providers course content across all RTOs including TAFE is often the units contained in the course and the quality of the material. There are many units that can be included in a course and training providers nominate a selection of units they will offer to students.
Our courses are broad-based and give an excellent introduction to working with animals across all species. They provide a fantastic opportunity to learn about many different animals and most importantly allow you to apply what you learn from our online course material or in the classroom to the workplace.
To find out more about the units offered within each course visit the Course Content section on our qualifications pages below.
- Certificate II in Animal Care
- Certificate III in Animal Studies
- Certificate II in Horse Care
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Individuals employed by a business under an Apprenticeship or Traineeship arrangement can nominate any RTO (Registered Training Provider) with the relevant qualifications on scope to provide training for their chosen qualification, provided that RTO has the capacity to deliver the qualification under traineeship conditions.
Often the choice of RTO is a joint decision made between the Employer and the Trainee/Apprentice, to ensure the mode of delivery is suitable for both Trainee and Employer needs,
AVT currently only accepts new entrant traineeship nominations for ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies, where the trainee has an approved training contract registered with the Apprenticeship Office.
Further information about Apprenticeships and Traineeships can be found at www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au/states/Western-Australia
We do not hold a formal Open Day, however we often attend careers expos and events organised by schools. Throughout the year we conduct information sessions which are offered by invitation. If you are interested in attending one of these sessions please contact us
We have a team of highly qualified trainers and assessors who have worked in various areas of the animal industry (take a look at our 'Meet Our Team' page). Our trainers and assessors are always on hand to answer any questions or provide further support, explanations or clarification of any of the course material. They will mentor and coach you through the course material when required. You can contact our lecturers via phone, email or video call.
The units are assessed using various methods. Throughout your course you may be expected to submit assessments via the following methods:-
- online multiple choice quizzes,
- online tests,
- written assignments and practical assignments submitted online,
- oral testing via phone call,
- online video assessments e.g. Zoom,
- video submissions submitted online; and
- photographic submissions.
Please read our important information about our courses, lessons and COVID-19 here
Animal Care and Animal Studies
Certificate II in Animal Care and III in Animal Studies are Online Courses with the exception of the on-campus courses below:
- Cert III RSPCA based course,
- Cert II Intensive course (Animal Care & Welfare)
- Cert II Intensive course (Veterinary Nursing Pathway).
- Cert II Intensive course (Zoo and Wildlife Care)
For the online courses, you do not need to attend lessons. A majority of your study will take place at home, online. You will also need to attend an approved workplace to complete practical training. All assessments are completed and submitted online.
Horse Care
Our Certificate in Horse Care is an Online Course. You do not need to attend lessons and you can carry out all of your studies from home. You will also attend practical training at a horse care facility where you will complete assessments and skills worksheets. All assessments are then completed and submitted online.
Veterinary Nursing
Our Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing course is offered in either an online eLearning mode or on-campus mode. If you are applying for the on-campus mode, you will be expected to attend classes at our campus each week throughout the term. If you are applying for the online mode, you do not need to attend classes.
All online eLearning students from both Animal Studies, Horse Care and Veterinary Nursing qualifications are invited to attend workshops throughout the year. These helpful training sessions provide practical experience and give you face to face access to our lecturers and tutors. Workshops are held at our campus in Perth, Western Australia. For more information visit our Workshops Page
The table below details the duration and maximum allowable time you can take to complete our courses. Our online courses are self-paced, meaning you can obtain your qualification much sooner if you wish to as long as all assessments and training have been successfully completed.
Extensions are available on a case by case review. For more information about extensions please visit our Student Policies page.
| Qualification | Duration |
|---|---|
| ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care | 1 Year |
| ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies+ | 1 Year |
| ACM20217 Certificate II in Horse Care++ | 1 Year |
| ACM30117 Certificate III in Animal Studies+ | 1 year |
| ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing Online | 2 years |
+ The ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies and ACM30117 Certificate III in Animal Studies have been updated by the regulating bodies to meet the Standards for Training Packages. As such, ACM20117 has been superseded by ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care, and ACM30117 has been superseded by ACM30121 Certificate III in Animal Care Services. All students currently studying ACM20117 or ACM30117 will be expected to complete the qualification by their original course end date or 12th April 2023 (whichever is sooner). No extensions will be granted.
++ High school students (enrolled in High School or equivalent) may take up to 2 years to complete this course.
The minimum age requirements for Certificate II in Animal Care are based on academic school year. For the Certificate II in Animal Care, this is Year 10 High School or equivalent. Some exceptions may be possible. Please note the minimum age for our Intensive Courses is 18 years of age due to the policies of our work placement facilities.
The minimum age requirements for Certificate III in Animal Studies are based on academic school year. For the Certificate III in Animal Studies, this is Year 11 High School or equivalent. Some exceptions may be possible. Please note the minimum age for the RSPCA based course is 18 years of age due to RSPCA policy.
Work Placement FAQ – Cert II in Animal Studies Online
Many of our Animal Studies and Animal Care students, unless employed at a suitable workplace, complete their required hours in a voluntary position whether that be as a volunteer in an animal or wildlife shelter or an animal-related business.
Prior to commencing your work placement, you will need to submit a Practical Work Placement Approval Kit. Once received, our Student Liaison Officer will assess the organisation to ensure it meets the workplace criteria for your course.
Yes, you can complete your practical training at more than one establishment if you have the opportunity to do so. Whilst it is not compulsory, training at two different workplaces can be very beneficial and provide you with valuable experiences. However, in saying this we would recommend that you limit your practical training to no more than 2 different organisations.
Also keep in mind, when choosing these workplaces, your practical placement must correspond with the species-specific unit that you choose as your elective unit.
Finally, we will still need a signed 'Workplace Approval Form' for each placement to ensure the suitability of the placement for your studies.
For the Certificate II in Animal Care, you are only required to work with two different species as part of your work placement or workplace practical training. One must be a companion animal and one must correspond with the elective 'Species-specific' unit you have chosen as part of your course.
Qualification FAQs – Cert II in Animal Studies Online
The Animal Care and Management Package, (ACM10), outlines the qualifications and contents of the individual nationally recognised qualifications. Over the past years, this package has been updated to reflect the needs of the animal care industry and as a result, the course code and name have evolved over this period.
In November 2017, Certificate II in Animal Studies was upgraded from ACM20110 to ACM20117. The content and requirements for this particular certificate did not change and the newer certificate was deemed equivalent to ACM20110.
In April 2021, ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies was superseded by ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care with changes to core and elective units. For more detailed information about this upgrade and course availability see the detailed post Certificate II and Certificate III in Animal Studies Qualifications to be replaced with updated training packages ACM20121 and ACM30121
Yes, our qualifications in Vet Nursing, Horse Care and Animal Studies/Care are nationally recognised and accredited.
Our company, Applied Vocational Training (AVT), is fully registered by the Australian Government training registration authority ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority). Our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Number is 5273. The qualifications we offer are nationally recognised Certificates.
We are also supported and endorsed by the Australian Veterinary Association. Our registration authority can be viewed on the training.gov.au website, which is the Australian Government's website for details of registered courses and training providers – View our details here.
We strongly recommend you search the training.gov.au website for any training organisation you may be considering.
We follow the national training package for all qualifications. The latest version of the training package can be viewed here. training.gov.au is the Australian Government Website for registered training courses and providers.
Fees FAQs – Animal Studies Intensives
None of the courses currently offered by Applied Vocational Training are eligible for Government HECS-HELP or VET Student Loans (formerly VET FEE-HELP).
HECS-HELP is a scheme that assists eligible Commonwealth supported students to pay their student contribution amount with either a loan or a discount for certain up-front payments. HECS‑HELP loans are available at all public universities and at a handful of private higher education providers.
VET Student Loansis an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students studying diploma level and above qualifications to pay their tuition fees. VET Student Loans replaces VET FEE-HELP from 1 January 2017. There are no Government loans available for Certificate IV and lower levels of study including those offered at AVT.
To find out if you may be eligible for alternative support such as Youth Allowance, we recommend contacting Centrelink .
We offer flexible monthly payment plans with instalments for all students. We do not require upfront full payment for any of our courses. Total course fees and payment plan structure vary with each course and individual circumstances. Visit the relevant qualifications page for more information or contact us for further details.
International – FAQ
RPL – FAQ
Yes. If you have completed and passed the exact same unit as delivered by AVT, you will receive a credit transfer for the unit. You must be deemed competent and be awarded a PASS in the unit.
At the time of application, you will be required to provide us with a Statement of Attainment from a recognised and approved training provider. We will verify your previous studies with the training provider.
For information about fees and charges that apply to credit transfers, please see our student policy page.
Credit transfer fees do not apply for students who have completed a previous qualification with AVT.
To receive a credit for a unit of competency that you have previously been awarded, you must be able to supply a verifiable Testamur (certificate) or Statement of Attainment obtained from the issuing provider.
A Testamur or Statement of Attainment must either contain the wording 'The qualification is recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework' or the AQF logo authorised by the AQF Council.
A Record of Results or Statement of Academic Record by itself is not sufficient when applying for a credit transfer of a nationally recognised unit of competency.
If you do not have a copy of your Testamur or Statement of Attainment you are responsible for requesting a copy from the issuing provider, we are unable to do this on your behalf.
For more information about RPL see our frequently asked questions here.
Students with eligible credit transfers may apply, however, due to the course delivery format, 100% attendance is required for induction and practical training/on-site days and therefore full course fees will apply.
Yes. You can use units of competency received from a prior qualification even if the unit is different from an elective unit required by AVT. You can claim a credit transfer (CT) for these units as long as:-
- the unit is current and relevant to work undertaken in the animal care and management industry and
- you hold a Statement of Attainment from the issuing provider.
If this is the case, then you may use previous units of study to fulfil the elective component of the qualification.
You will be required to provide us with a Statement of Attainment from a recognised and approved training provider at the time of application. We will verify your previous studies with the training provider.
For information about fees and charges that apply to credit transfers, please see our student policy page.
Please note, we are unable to offer RPL or Train and Assess any other elective unit of competency other than the ones provided in the courses offered on our website.
For a full list of our qualifications visit our Qualifications Overview page
In meeting the required rules of evidence and principals of assessment, AVT is unable to provide recognition of prior learning (RPL) to candidates who can not demonstrate recent and current skills and knowledge.
Applicants need to be able to demonstrate that they meet the competency requirements of the current training package including application of current industry techniques using the latest technology, equipment and supplies in accordance with the current standards and regulations.
If you wish to gain certification as a veterinary nurse or animal carer without having current experience, you will need to enrol in and complete the full course.
Read more about RPL here
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available to enrolled students of AVT qualifications. The prior learning may be in the form of previous studies or completed qualifications (including superseded qualifications), on the job experience or volunteer work.
To find out more detailed information about RPL visit our RPL page.
Why choose AVT?
Dedicated Animal Care College
AVT has been training Animal Care and Vet Nursing students for over 20 years. It's safe to say there are no plumbing or hairdressing courses here!
Prerequisite for Vet Nursing
ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care is a prerequisite for ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Completing our Animal Care course is the best pathway to becoming a Qualified Vet Nurse.
Safe and Supported Learning
Our qualified teaching team have many years of experience as well as extensive backgrounds in the veterinary and animal care industry. They are approachable and dedicated to helping students succeed.
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