Certificate III in Captive Animals
Are you working as an animal keeper within the captive animal industry and looking to upskill?
Whether you’re working as a volunteer or in paid employment in zoos, wildlife parks, public aquariums or other facilities that house captive animals, our captive animals’ course will enhance your understanding of the industry.
You’ll study and complete assessments online, and via a series of compulsory practical workshops held throughout the year.
| National Code | ACM30317 |
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| Study Areas |
Animal Studies Captive Animals |
| Study Level | Certificate III |
| Study Type | Local |
| Study Mode | FT: 1 year |
| Course Type | Victorian TAFE Course |
| Campuses | Workplace, Lilydale |
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Annual Fee |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $2,754.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Concession | $551.00 |
| Full Tuition Fee | $9,554.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $850.00 |
| Retain Course Items*** | No fee applies |
* Does not apply to VETiS or Short course students.
** 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.
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
February, March, May, July or September for workshop delivery
Recognition of Prior Learning applicants can enrol throughout the year
Full time: 1 year via a series of workshops and online delivery
You must have:
- a minimum of 6 months of work experience in an approved captive animal facility
- a minimum of 8 hours work placement per week, in paid or volunteer work in an approved captive animal facility. Pet shops are not a suitable placement facility
- completed an application form and a phone interview
Please note: students who don’t have the minimum work experience may still apply as long as they meet the weekly place requirements.
Your application will be assessed and if suitable, you will be invited to attend an interview.
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs the Institute and CAE 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.
Completion of this course can lead to further studies
Direct entry and completion of an application form
Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3
Successfully completing our captive animals’ course can lead to a range of professional roles including being a:
- trainee keeper
- pre-trade keeper
- assistant keeper
- animal care attendant
- wildlife animal carer
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 16 units (including 11 core and 5 electives)
Code |
Title |
Hours |
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| ACMSPE302 | PROVIDE BASIC CARE OF BIRDS | 40.0 |
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| ACMCAN301 | WORK WITHIN A CAPTIVE ANIMAL FACILITY | 60.0 |
There is currently no description entered for this unit. |
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| ACMCAN302 | PREPARE AND PRESENT INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC | 40.0 |
There is currently no description entered for this unit. |
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| ACMCAN304 | PREPARE AND MAINTAIN ANIMAL HOUSING | 40.0 |
There is currently no description entered for this unit. |
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| ACMCAN306 | MONITOR ANIMAL REPRODUCTION | 40.0 |
There is currently no description entered for this unit. |
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| ACMSPE303 | PROVIDE BASIC CARE OF COMMON NATIVE MAMMALS | 40.0 |
There is currently no description entered for this unit. |
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