About the course
About the course
Delivered in partnership with RSPCA at their Burwood East facility. Our animal studies course provides general training for those wanting to enter the animal care industry or those already working who want to further enhance their knowledge.
Primarily delivered online, our animal studies course offers classes in:
- customer service
- provision of product and service information
- daily duties and animal care including feeding, hygiene and housing maintenance, grooming, and observing and ensuring animal safety and well-being
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:
20 Sep 2019 at 02:00PM AEST
Intake Dates & Course Length
Visit RSPCA Certificate II in Animal Studies for more information about start dates.
2019 September intake is now full and any applicants will go onto a wait list. The next intake will be in January 2020.
Please note: before each group commences, there is a mandatory orientation day. You'll be advised of this date when you register interest through the RSPCA.
Full time: 15 weeks
Your study pattern is 7 days of classes followed by 4 days of work placement at the RSPCA Burwood East. Classes and work placement are held on weekdays.
During work placement, you'll work in the animal shelter facility and the Veterinary Clinic. To meet all assessment requirements, you will commit to an extra 3-4 hours (estimated) of study per week. Teaching staff are available for one-on-one tutorial times one morning per week.
For information regarding dates such as enrolment, orientation and study breaks please visit the Academic Calendars page.
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:
- minimum 17 years old
- available to attend classes at the RSPCA East Burwood
- willing to participate in the work placement
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
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Fee |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $2,194.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Concession | $439.00 |
| Full Tuition Fee | $5,474.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $328.00 |
| Retain Course Items*** | $34.50 |
** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. 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)
- ACMGAS201 Work in the animal care industry30.0 hours
- ACMGAS204 Feed and water animals40.0 hours
- ACMGAS205 Assist in health care of animals40.0 hours
- ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes40.0 hours
- ACMGAS203 Complete animal care hygiene routines30.0 hours
- ACMGAS206 Provide basic first aid for animals30.0 hours
- ACMSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices20.0 hours
- ACMGAS202 Participate in workplace communications20.0 hours
- ACMGAS209 Provide information on companion animals, products and services40.0 hours
- ACMGAS208 Source information for animal care needs40.0 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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