2019 Bendigo TAFE Echuca Course Guide

CERTIFICATE II IN ANIMAL STUDIES Course code: ACM20117 Direct Entry / January and July intakes Have you always cared for your pets and had an interest in being able to give more to animals in general? This entry level course into the animal care and management industry is highly recommended to coincide with work placement of work experience in an animal care environment and/or workplace. DURATION Full-time: 6 months PREREQUISITES You will need to have satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills. SELECTION PROCESS Individual interview and a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On completion of the course, you may find employment as a: • Animal care attendant • Animal shelter attendant • Kennel hand • Cattery attendant • Pet shop attendant • Assistant dog groomer FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS On successful completion of this course you may want to continue on to a Certificate III in Animal Studies (ACM30110), or further studies in animal technology, companion animal services, pet grooming or veterinary nursing. Core Units Work in the animal care industry ACMGAS201 Participate in workplace communications ACMGAS202 Complete animal care hygiene routines ACMGAS203 Feed and water animals ACMGAS204 Assist in health care of animals ACMGAS205 Provide basic first aid for animals ACMGAS206 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices ACMSUS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes ACMWHS201 Information about elective units can be found online. CERTIFICATE IV IN VETERINARY NURSING Course code: ACM40412 Direct Entry / February Intake Do you enjoy working with animals and have the patience and confidence to care for them? Taking care of animals is just one step away from becoming a veterinary nurse. You will provide support to veterinarians in the management and care of animals receiving medical and surgical treatment. You will be required to undertake work placement in a veterinary setting throughout the duration of the course. DURATION Full-time: 2 years study including work experience (on Job Assessment) SELECTION PROCESS Interview and a literacy and numeracy evaluation. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course may lead to employment as a: • Veterinary Nurse FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS You may want to consider further study in a Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice) (ACM50512). PREREQUISITES You must be at least 15 years old at the time of application and have satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills. You must also have a passion for animals and be interested in getting better outcomes and minimising stress for animals. Core Units Work in the animal care industry ACMGAS201 Participate in workplace communications ACMGAS202 Complete animal care hygiene routines ACMGAS203 Feed and water animals ACMGAS204 Assist in health care of animals ACMGAS205 Provide basic first aid for animals ACMGAS206 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices ACMSUS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes ACMWHS201 Information about elective units can be found online. ANIMAL STUDIES Enrol now at 1300 976 977 | bendigotafe.edu.au/echuca ECHUCA CAMPUS COURSE GUIDE 2019 34 35