Certificate II in Animal Care
ACM20121
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
12Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
37Training providers
Feb 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (ACM20121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Entry level and support animal carer roles
Industries
Companion Animal Services, Pet Care and Animal Shelters
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for ACM20121 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 12 units: 7 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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ACMBEH302Provide enrichment for animals
ACMEQU214Prepare to work safely around horses
ACMGEN201Work in the animal care industry
ACMGEN202Complete animal care hygiene routines
ACMGEN203Feed and water animals
ACMGEN204Assist in health care of animals
ACMGEN205Source and provide information for animal care needs
ACMGEN301Prepare and present information to the public
ACMGEN309Provide basic animal first aid
ACMGEN310Provide reception services for an animal care facility
ACMGRM201Bath, dry and brush domestic dogs
ACMINF201Handle companion animals safely and follow infection control guidelines
ACMSPE313Provide general care of amphibians
ACMSPE314Provide general care of birds
ACMSPE315Provide general care of common native mammals
ACMSPE316Provide general care of domestic dogs
ACMSPE317Provide general care of domestic cats
ACMSPE318Provide general care of fish
ACMSPE319Provide general care of invertebrates
ACMSPE320Provide general care of mammals
ACMSPE321Provide general care of non-venomous reptiles
ACMSPE322Provide general care of rodents or rabbits
ACMSUS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMVET201Assist with veterinary nursing reception duties
ACMVET202Carry out daily practice routines
ACMVET203Assist with surgery preparation
ACMWHS201Participate in workplace health and safety processes
BSBCMM211Apply communication skills
BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the ACM20121 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
37 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.
Animals on Course Pty Ltd as Trustee for Animals on Course Unit TrustBased in SA · Registered since 2013→
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