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Certificate III in Animal Studies ACM30117

Study Method
In-class
Institution
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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Course Overview

Do you love the idea of working with animals? Are you looking to undertake further study to develop your career in the animal care industry? This course provides a pathway into a veterinary nursing career or other animal care roles. You will learn to work in a clinic environment and to carry out non-surgical routines. Your study will include: planning and providing animal nutrition, animal health, hygiene and wellbeing, understanding animal behaviour, basic care requirements and equine health.

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Veterinary nurse
  • Animal care products advisor
  • Veterinary clinic attendant
  • Kennel handler
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Recognition

Nationally
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration Study Load

  • Geelong City Campus: PT – 1 day per week | Tuesday or Thursday | 9.00am-4.00pm
  • Werribee Campus: PT – 1 day per week | Monday | 9.00am-4.00pm
  • Ballarat (Off Campus): PT – day TBC | 9.00am-4.00pm

Delivery

Changes to delivery due to COVID-19

The Gordon will utilise Gordon Online, our digital learning management system. Classes will be delivered using audio-visual delivery methods to ensure students continue to learn and reach their study goals during isolation.

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants are expected to have language, literacy, numeracy and communication skills to at least Year 11 level
  • Any student under the age of 17 must provide a Transition from School form prior to undertaking this course
  • It is preferred that applicants have completed a Certificate II in Animal Studies, or have relevant industry experience which includes volunteer experience
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Assessment

  • Hands-on projects
  • Written assignments

Subjects

Core Units
ACMGAS203Complete animal care hygiene routines
ACMWHS301Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
ACMGAS301Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
ACMSUS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMGAS202Participate in workplace communications
And more!
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Payment Options

Course fees are made up of three components; tuition, student amenities and materials fees. Due to the different level of Government subsidy available to students as published below, there are three possible fee levels for tuition fees; concession, standard and full fee. All levels of tuition available for this course are listed in the table below. Only one will be applicable to you.

  • Concession Tuition – AUD $284
  • Standard Tuition – AUD $1,421
  • Full Fee Tuition – AUD $6,811
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About The Gordon Institute of TAFE

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Gordon Institute of TAFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3044)