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Overview

This course is for those seeking employment in the animal care industry. You will learn the skills and knowledge required to provide essential first aid and enrichment activities for animals.

It is for individuals who can follow instructions and work under general supervision. You will carry out defined activities and work in a self-paced online environment.

Qualification:

 Statement of Attainment - Pet Care Skills

Course No:

 SA-HS39

Campus:

 CIT Bruce 

Duration:

 CIT will deliver this 8-week self-paced training program, consisting of online learning and a 4-hour face-to-face workshop at the end for revision and practical assessment tasks.

Students are encouraged to spend approximately 6 hours per week on self-paced learning. All written assessments must be completed before the workshop, allowing time for targeted revision during the session.

Cost Info:

Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total course cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.

Likely Job Outcome:

 This course is for new entrants to the animal care industry. Including:

- retail pet stores,
- kennels and catteries,
- shelters,
- veterinary practices,
- zoos and others.

These units will contribute to further study in Companion Animal Services.

Application Type:

 Standard
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Course information sessions

There are no upcoming course information sessions for Pet Care Skills. Contact CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au or call (02) 6207 3188 for course information or help enrolling.

Additional Information

Students need to provide their own appropriate outdoor clothing including sturdy shoes for outdoor activities.

Entry Requirements

Open entry.

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with a lower level course, or enrol in the Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20119) to develop your literacy skills. Please visit CIT Foundation Skills page.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 2 subjects

Core: Complete all 2

  • ACMBEH302   Provide enrichment for animals
    • CIT Code: ANIM301
      Cost: Standard $120.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide enrichment to stimulate, replenish and maintain appropriate behavioural patterns of all animals, including those housed short-term or long-term in an animal care facility.The unit applies to individuals working in the animal care industry where it is necessary to provide enrichment programs for animals. They work under broad direction, typically in a team environment, and are required to take responsibility for their own work, including carrying out assigned tasks, organising processes, solving routine problems and working to schedules. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ACMGEN309   Provide basic animal first aid
    • CIT Code: ANIM335
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide essential first aid for animals. The first aider is not expected to deal with complex cases or incidents, but to provide an initial response where first aid is required.The unit applies to individuals working in the animal care and management industry in a range of small to large facilities who may be required to apply animal first aid. They work under broad direction, typically in a team environment, and are required to take responsibility for their own work, including carrying out assigned tasks, organising processes, solving routine problems and working to schedules. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Related Courses

Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing ACM40418
Certificate III Animal Care Services ACM30122
Certificate II Animal Care ACM20121
Statement Attainment Skills for Dog Care

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au