National Centre for Dairy Education

Certificate II in Animal Studies

National Code RUV20104
Duration 390.00 hours (nominal)

Certificate II In Animal Studies has been developed to provide general training for people wanting to work in an Animal Care Industry and for those who a wishing to improve their skills, knowledge and pursue further studies in this area.

Career Opportunities

This course leads to career opportunities in the Animal Care Industry, including vet clinics, boarding kennels, pet shops and animal shelters.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed year 10 or mature age.

Duration & Delivery

This is a 1 year course delivered flexibly in the workplace, part time on Campus, or online.

Assessment

Participants are assessed via completion of required tasks and a demonstration of skills, eg. Written and verbal assignments, practical work, classroom participation, projects and/or written tests.

Practical Placement

This course involves work placement and supervised work experience. Participants are required to organise suitable industry placement.

Qualification

The Certificate II in Animal Studies is a nationally recognised qualification.

Course Fees

An information brochure on course fees is available from the Customer Service Centre.

Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC)

RCC is an assessment process that involves re-assessment of a previously gained accredited qualification that may no longer be recognised by official bodies. If you have an earlier qualification and have current industry experience, the RCC process will involve assessment of your prior qualification against the current qualification and if successful will result in a full or partial upgrade to the current qualification. Contact the teaching department for further advice on RCC or request an information brochure from the Customer Service Centre.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is an evidence gathering assessment process where an individual's skills and knowledge in a specific vocational area are assessed against a unit or units of a nationally accredited training package. RPL is specifically for applicants who have skills and knowledge in a vocational area that may enable them to gain part or all of a formal qualification thus recognizing their non-formal and informal prior learning. Contact the teaching department for further advice on RPL or request an information brochure from the Customer Service Centre.

Pathways to further study

Participants who successfully complete the course may go on to complete studies in Veterinary Nursing, Animal Technology, Captive Animals, Companion Animal Services and Animal Control and Regulation.

Campus

Christensen's Lane - Wangaratta.

How to Apply

Applications can be made directly to the Customer Service Centre.

Further Information

Contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 468233 or visit our web site, www.gotafe.vic.edu.au .

It may be necessary to cancel or postpone courses due to insufficient enrolments or funding changes.

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