Swinburne Open Education
Certificate II in Animal Care
Course Information
This nationally recognised certificate will give you practical skills and ensure you are job-ready to work in animal shelters, kennels, catteries, sanctuaries or veterinary clinics.
Gain administrative skills related to the animal care industry, how to maintain records, and provide reception services and communications.
Through the online course and Structured Workplace Learning and Assessment (SWLA), you will also learn the critical necessities of animal care – from proper feeding, and correct hygiene practices to emergency response and providing basic first aid to animals.
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12 months
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Online with Structure Workplace Learning and Assessment (SWLA)
- How to work with people and animals in the animal care industry
- Animal industry-related administration
- Practical feeding and hygiene skills
- Emergency response and first aid
Subjects
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Career Pathway
- Animal attendant
- Animal carer
- Kennel hand
- Assistant animal groomer
- Pet care customer service stuff
Course Features
- World-class online learning platform designed to keep students engaged and learning effectively
- Study on any device – desktop or mobile
- Real-time trainer support using your choice of communication – online chat, email, phone call, or video chat
- Balance work, family, social life and study
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Eligibility
- There are no academic prerequisite requirements for this course. However, students must be 18 years of age or above.
Work Placement
- Structured Workplace Learning and Assessment (SWLA) in this course is completed in 2 blocks and each block covers 6 units of competency.
- Block 1 requires a minimum of 54 hours of placement in approved facilities, and Block 2 requires 50 hours of placement in approved facilities.
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