Certificate II in Animal Care
Preston, Australia
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Introduction
Begin your dream career caring for animals
Australians are spending more than ever on our pets. From grooming and veterinary services to animal care services, we’re spending an enormous $12.2 billion per year, a figure that almost doubled in the past five years. With a Certificate II in Animal Care ACM20121 at Melbourne Polytechnic, you can begin your journey towards a specialised career in the growing animal care industry. This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to take care of a range of animals.
Find your specialised practice
Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate II in Animal Care ACM20121 will provide you with a broad base of knowledge and practical experience with animals, with an aim to help you decide how you would like to specialise in animal care. Melbourne Polytechnic has a range of well-equipped laboratories, a dog hydro-bathing room, dedicated animal care facilities and simulated veterinary clinic, so you will receive practical experience with a variety of animals as part of your studies. During the part-time component of the course, you’ll participate in practical placement of your choice. We encourage you to secure this placement yourself with assistance from our industry contacts and teachers here at Melbourne Polytechnic. During the full-time part of the course, you will participate in practical activities on an animal farm on a rostered basis, ensuring you have hands-on experience to make you job-ready.
Turn your passion for animals into a fulfilling career
Once you complete this course, you’ll be qualified to work as an animal attendant, allowing you to work in animal shelters, pounds, kennels, catteries, pet shops and veterinary clinics. You might choose to step straight from education to employment or you can use this qualification as a springboard to further study. The Certificate II in Animal Care ACM20121 is the minimum compulsory pre-requisite course for the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing ACM40418. You can pathway to this course with Melbourne Polytechnic.