ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (VETDSS High School)

This is an on-site course. Where you will:

• Attend Landsdale Farm in Darch, WA 1 day per week from 8:00am – 3:00pm for classes and practical training, and
• Complete online eLearning from home and during classes

If you are not Perth-based or are unable to attend Landsdale Farm for weekly classes and practical training, we highly recommend our online course option: ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (Online). 

Students must:

• Be available to participate in ALL training days (1 day per week) including a class commencement day in December 
• Hold C Grades in 10 English and Maths or equivalent 
• Be physically capable of restraining animals, handling animal feed e.g. large bags of food of up to 10kg and standing for extended periods of time
• Bring a laptop and headphones on-site each week to complete online assessments
• Have a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop computer or laptop at home or school to write, submit and in some cases upload assessments and various types of multi-media in your own time 

^Please note that Year 12 students are only eligible to apply for the semester one intake of this course. 

Credit transfers
Students with eligible credit transfers may apply; however, due to the course delivery format, 100% attendance is required for on-site training days.

You will be required to wear:

• An AVT top, hat and name badge (supplied by AVT)
• Steel-capped shoes (supplied by student)
• Neatly presented, long comfortable work pants suitable for bending and manual work (supplied by student).

Essential Requirements
Throughout this course, you will need to:

• Collaborate in group settings using both verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Effectively communicate with your peers and Trainer and Assessor.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Engage in group activities and practical assessments alongside your peers.
• Complete workplace documentation using industry-specific language.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel toe-capped boots, gloves and sun protection.
• Work within an animal care facility, handling and caring for various species. This environment by its nature will expose you to potential allergens.
• Adhere to hygiene protocols to ensure animal health, which may involve contact with animal waste such as uneaten food, urine, faeces, soiled bedding and enrichment items.

Environmental Requirements
In this course, you will:

• Attend classes with a maximum of 24 students.
• Work outdoors, exposed to various weather conditions.
• Encounter moderate levels of noise, including animal sounds, the general public and farm machinery.
• Be physically capable of lifting equipment, and standing or walking for extended periods.

Assessment Types
You will be assessed on your skills and knowledge in various ways, including:

• Written answers, online assessments and tests, multiple choice questions, presentations, verbal questioning and practical tasks visually assessed by Trainer and Assessors.