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Certificate II In Animal Care

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Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Course Code
ACM20121
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$1,978 total
International Fees
$5,630 total

About this course

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Our Certificate II in Animal Care is a course designed for students wanting to under study to work in a range of careers within the animal care industry (see list below) or those wanting undertake further studies in Companion Animal Studies or Veterinary Nursing.

At Kangan Institute, we provide students with the opportunity to experience a simulated work place where your will gain industry relevant skills. Our teachers have a broad range of industry skills that they bring to the classroom environment ensuring that students have relevant and current understanding of industry practices.

You will gain skills in animal care management, reception duties, communication, basic animal care, hygiene, animal welfare, nutrition, Occupational Health and Safety, team work, animal handling.

This course may lead to employment in the animal care industry. Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:

  • Animal care attendant
  • Animal shelter attendant
  • Kennel hand
  • Cattery attendant
  • Pet shop attendant
  • Assistant dog groomer

The theory and practical components are delivered face to face on campus along with some online components.

If you are enrolling in this course as part of a traineeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Can I Apply?

There are no pre-requisites for this course. However you will be required to:

  • Attend an individual interview with teaching staff
  • Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.

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How Will I Be Selected?

All applicants for this course will complete an assessment to evaluate their language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills. This helps to ensure that you enrol in a course that is the right level of study for you.

You may also be required to have an interview with the teaching staff before completing your enrolment.

How Do I Apply?

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For information on disability support at Kangan Institute, click here.

Study locations

Online

Broadmeadows

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