Wildlife and Exhibited Animal CareAnimal Care
National Course Code: ACM30321
Internal Course ID: EX300
About the course
About the course
Are you working as a keeper within the exhibited animal industry and looking to upskill or gain a qualification?
Whether you’re working as a volunteer or in paid employment in zoos, wildlife parks, public aquariums or other facilities that house exhibited animals, our exhibited animals course will set you up for your career in the industry.
You’ll study and complete assessments online, and complete practicals at your work place.
Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry Requirements
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees & Finance Options
- Course Structure
Last updated:
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:39 GMT
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Career Outcomes
- Zookeeper / Animal Carer
- Native Wildlife Carer
- Wildlife Rehabilitator
- Animal Technical Officer
- Aquarist
Entry Requirements
You must have:
- completed a minimum of Year 11 at secondary school
- a minimum of 3 to 6 months of work experience in an approved exhibited animal facility
- a minimum of 8 hours work placement per week, in paid or volunteer work in an approved exhibited animal facility for the duration of the course (pet shops are not a suitable placement facility)
- completed a workplace suitability form
- access to a computer with WIFI capabilities, a microphone and camera to attend remote classes
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.
Pathways & Accreditation
After completing this course you may wish to expand your knowledge with one of our other animal related courses such as animal technology or veterinary nursing.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3
Fees & Finance Options
This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.
| Government Subsidised Concession | Government Subsidised Standard | Full Fee | |
| Tuition Fee | $664 | $3,321 | $11,907 |
| Service & Amenity Fee | $268 | $268 | $268 |
| Material Fee | $648 | $648 | $648 |
| Retain Course Items | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Course Estimate | $1,580 | $4,237 | $12,823 |
| Payable Estimate (at commencement) | $1,191 | $3,061 | $9,103 |
Service & Amenity Fee may vary depending on course commencement and enrolment duration. 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 2024 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
This course will be delivered remotely with no requirements to attend campus. Classes will be scheduled on one evening a week for the duration of the course.
This course is fast paced and students are expected to complete self-directed learning.
You will complete 16 units of competency to be eligible for the award.
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