Certificate II in
Animal Studies

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'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. 

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.

You must be:

• at least 17 years old (parental/guardian consent is required for students under 18 years of age)
• 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.

Apply online at RSPCA Certificate II in Animal Studies.

Recognition of Prior Learning is available.

After successful completion, you can apply for entry into:

• Certificate III in Pet Grooming
• Certificate III in Animal Studies (Animal Care)
• Certificate III in Animal Studies (Veterinary Nursing skills)
• Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 2

• Government Subsidised Place
• Payment Plan

This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments

^* Does not apply to VETDSS or Short course students.

^** Does not apply to VETDSS, 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).

Student tuition & materials fees published are indicative, and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are at 2020 rates 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.

Completion of 12 units of competency (including 8 core and 4 elective)