ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care

Kickstart Your Dream Career Making a Difference in the Lives of Animals in Need

Are you fascinated by all kinds and species of animals? Do you wish to have a career where you can turn your fascination into a career that makes a positive impact on the lives of animals? If you want to pursue your dream career of working and caring for animals but don’t how to get qualified, the ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge you need to get started.

This nationally recognised certificate course contains units that are meticulously crafted to educate you about the essentials of animal care. You'll begin with foundational units like 'Work in the Animal Care Industry', where you'll learn about the various roles and responsibilities in this field, and 'Communicate Effectively as a Workplace', which focuses on developing your communication skills for effective teamwork and client interactions. The curriculum also includes practical units such as 'Participate in Workplace Health and Safety Processes', equipping you with the knowledge to maintain a safe working environment. 'Complete Animal Care Hygiene Routines' and 'Feed and Water Animals' are integral parts of the course, teaching you the daily care practices for maintaining animal health and wellbeing. Additionally, 'Assist in Health Care of Animals' and 'Provide Basic First Aid for Animals' will empower you with the skills to assist in routine animal treatments and respond to health emergencies.

Upon completing the course, you can look forward to roles such as an animal care attendant in animal shelters, boarding facilities, doggy daycare facilities, veterinary clinics, and sanctuaries. Other opportunities include becoming an assistant animal groomer or a cattery attendant. These roles not only offer a chance to work closely with animals but also to contribute significantly to their care and welfare.