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ACM30117

Certificate III in Animal Studies

Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

Attendance options

Part-time

Study type

Workplace
Apprentices/Trainees

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 1,030.00
Concession* $ 343.30
Commercial $ 6,630.00
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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Further your career in the animal care and management industry with this nationally recognised certificate III-level qualification.

This qualification will equip you with the skills you need to operate at an assistant level to maintain and monitor the health and wellbeing of a range of animals in your animal care workplace.

This course is suitable if you are currently working in a suitable Animal Care workplace at an assistant level with some industry experience and want to further your knowledge and gain or upgrade a qualification, or if you are already working in the industry and want to progress your career. This course is open to those with suitable paid or voluntary employment, including apprentices and trainees.

You will focus on providing basic care for mammals, birds, domestic cats, and dogs, and provide enrichment and general animal health maintenance in a context tailored to your workplace.

On successful completion of this course you will have gained the knowledge and skills to undertake skilled work in animal care workplaces in a range of job roles including Animal care reception and support, Animal control and regulation, Animal health officer in indigenous communities, Animal shelter assistant, Assistant animal welfare officer, and other roles in the Veterinary, Companion Animal and Animal Technology fields.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type
North
Alanvale	16 Jan 2023 - 23 Dec 2024	Part-time You can enrol at any time provided you have employment at a suitable industry-specific workplace. You will have workplace-based visits and scheduled campus-based training.	Workplace	Enquire now

Entry

This course has the following essential entry requirements:

Due to the popularity of this course, applications are processed in groups. Applicants within the first group will be invited to an interview where they will complete a questionnaire. They will need to successfully complete the questionnaire to obtain a place in the course.

If your application is not within the first group, you will be placed on a wait list and will be invited to an interview if a place becomes available.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

An excursion cost of $200 for students undertaking this course in the North

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills
an interest in animals and enjoy working outdoors
reasonable level of fitness and good people skills
punctuality and attendance
organisational and time management skills
some basic animal handling skills.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a ACM30117 - Certificate III in Animal Studies.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
ACMGAS202	Participate in workplace communications
ACMGAS203	Complete animal care hygiene routines
ACMGAS301	Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
ACMGAS303	Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals
ACMINF301	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
ACMSUS201	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMWHS301	Contribute to workplace health and safety processes

Elective units
ACMCAN311	Care for young animals
ACMGAS207	Provide reception services for an animal care facility
ACMGAS302	Provide enrichment for animals
ACMGEN204	Assist in health care of animals
ACMGEN309	Provide basic animal first aid
ACMSPE302	Provide basic care of birds
ACMSPE303	Provide basic care of common native mammals
ACMSPE304	Provide basic care of domestic dogs
ACMSPE305	Provide basic care of domestic cats
ACMSPE307	Provide basic care of freshwater fish
ACMSPE310	Provide basic care of mammals
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid

Career opportunities

Animal Care Receptionist or Support Officer
Animal Control and Regulation Assistant
Animal Rescue Officer
Animal Shelter Assistant
Assistant Animal Welfare Officer
Captive Animal Keeper
Companion Animal Service Industry Worker
Veterinary Nurse
Zoo or Native Animal Park Keeper

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Career opportunities

Animal Care Receptionist or Support Officer
Animal Control and Regulation Assistant
Animal Rescue Officer
Animal Shelter Assistant
Assistant Animal Welfare Officer
Captive Animal Keeper
Companion Animal Service Industry Worker
Veterinary Nurse
Zoo or Native Animal Park Keeper

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