1. Year 10,11 and 12 Subject Selection – Certificate II in Animal Studies
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2. Course Description
The program provides students with the knowledge and skills to enter the animal care and management industry and covers a range of units including workplace health and safety , working in the animal care industry, surgery preparation assistance , assisting in the care of animals and acting as an information source for animal care needs.
Please see VET power point for general information

3. Why Study this? Work Tasks Assessment tasks
SAMPLE OF PROPOSED UNITS:
• Work in the animal care industry
• Assist in the health care of animals
• Feed and water animals
• Provide information on companion
animals, products and services
• Provide basic first aid for animals
• Maintain and monitor animal health
and well being
• Provide basic care of mammals
• Provide basic care of birds
Competency Based assessment

4. Subject pathway…. STUDY PATHWAYS • Cert III in Animal Studies
• Cert III in Animal Technology
• Cert III in Captive Animals
• Cert III in Companion Animal Services
• Cert III in Farriery
• Cert IV in Animal Control and
Regulation
• Cert IV in Captive Animals
• Cert IV in Companion Animal Services
• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing
• Diploma of Animal Technology
POSSIBLE CAREER PATHWAYS
• Animal Care Attendant
• Animal Groomer
• Dog Trainer
• Local Laws Officer
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Ranger
• Vet Nurse
• Wildlife Carer
• Zoo Worker

5. Extra activities/costs?
To be confirmed
Possible excursions low cost

6. More information….
Staff contacts
Tina Sonka
Applied Learning Coordinator