About the course
About the course
Turn your love of animals into a career with our 15 week animal studies course where you'll gain a practical understanding of daily animal care duties including feeding, hygiene and housing, grooming, and observing and ensuring animal safety and wellbeing.
We deliver this course in partnership with RSPCA. Students learn from, and are assessed by, experienced and knowledgeable teaching staff from both Box Hill Institute and RSPCA Burwood.
This course is an excellent way to fast track any animal industry career. It provides general training for those wanting to enter the animal care industry or those already working who want to further enhance their knowledge in areas such as:
- customer service
- animal health
- animal first aid
- animal behaviour
- nutrition
- hygiene
- grooming
- provision of product and service information
Practical work will involve working hands on with a variety of animals including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, sheep, guinea pigs, rats, goats, horses and cows.
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Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry Requirements
- Applying
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees & Finance Options
- Course Structure
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Last updated:
25 Feb 2021 at 02:00PM AEST
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Intake Dates & Course Length
Visit RSPCA Certificate II in Animal Studies for more information about start dates.
Please note: before each group commences, there is a mandatory orientation day. You will be advised of this date when you register interest through the RSPCA.
Full time: 15 weeks
Your study pattern is ten(10) days of remote delivery classes followed by 3 assessment days at RSPCA Burwood and 1 assessment day at Box Hill Institute Elgar campus. Classes and assessments are held on weekdays. Teaching staff are also available for study groups/tutorial sessions once per week.
For information regarding dates such as enrolment, orientation and study breaks please visit the Academic Calendars page.
This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery. Blended learning can involve a range of online programs and resources including StudentWeb, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype, specific industry platforms, pre-recorded sessions, assigned reading, tutorials, discussion boards, and online activities. Blended learning also involves face-to-face attendance at classes or practical placements.
Career Outcomes
Once you've completed our animal studies course you may find employment as an animal care or shelter attendant, kennel hand, cattery or pet shop attendant, or assistant dog groomer.
Entry Requirements
You must be:
- at least 17 years old (parental/guardian consent is required for students under 18 years of age)
- available for assessment days at RSPCA Burwood and Box Hill Institute Elgar campus
- You must have a laptop with wifi capabilities and a functioning microphone/camera
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Applying
Apply online at RSPCA Certificate II in Animal Studies.
Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
Pathways & Accreditation
After successful completion, you can apply for entry into:
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 2
Fees & Finance Options
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
| Government Subsidised Concession | Government Subsidised Standard | Full Fee | |
| Tuition Fee | $517 | $2,583 | $5,863 |
| Service Fee | $166 | $166 | $166 |
| Core Skills Support Fee | $83 | $83 | $83 |
| Material Fee | $328 | $328 | $328 |
| Retain Course Items | $54 | $54 | $54 |
| Total Course Estimate | $1,148 | $3,214 | $6,494 |
| Payable Estimate (at commencement) | $1,148 | $3,214 | $6,494 |
Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2021 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
Completion of 12 units of competency (including 8 core and 4 elective)
- ACMWHS201 Participate In Workplace Health And Safety Processes40.0 hours
- ACMGAS201 Work In The Animal Care Industry30.0 hours
- ACMGAS202 Participate In Workplace Communications20.0 hours
- ACMGAS203 Complete Animal Care Hygiene Routines30.0 hours
- ACMGAS204 Feed And Water Animals40.0 hours
- ACMGAS205 Assist In Health Care Of Animals40.0 hours
- ACMGAS206 Provide Basic First Aid For Animals30.0 hours
- ACMSUS201 Participate In Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices20.0 hours
- ACMGAS208 Source Information For Animal Care Needs40.0 hours
- ACMGAS209 Provide Information On Companion Animals, Products And Services40.0 hours
- ACMSPE304 Provide Basic Care Of Domestic Dogs40.0 hours
- ACMSPE305 Provide Basic Care Of Domestic Cats40.0 hours
Core
Electives
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