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Certificate II in Animal Studies
for Veterinary Nursing

Countries Offered

This course is available in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and United Arab Emirates. If you are in a different country, please contact us to discuss availability.

Who is this suitable for?

Certificate II in Animal Studies is a nationally recognised course that provides a structured tutoring program intended for individuals who wish to gain foundation knowledge and training in all aspects of animal care.  

Entry Requirements

The pre-requisites for this course include:

• Be of at least 16 years of age
• Completion of Year 10 of schooling or are a mature aged student
• 20 hours per week of paid employment in a veterinary clinic is recommended. A minimum of 8 hours per week of paid employment in a veterinary clinic is required. Course duration and study schedule will be adjusted according to weekly working hours. 
• Reliable access to the internet and your own email address
• Ability to record video of yourself performing the necessary practical tasks and upload into the course for assessment. (You will need access to a smart phone, tablet, video camera or similar device to record vision and sound)

We accept enrolments to this course on a weekly basis. To find out more information, please contact us.

(All 8 units must be completed)

ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes

• This unit of competency covers the process required for an entry level employee to participate in workplace health and safety (WHS) processes in the workplace, in order to ensure their own health and safety at work, as well as that of others in the workplace who may be affected by their actions.

ACMGAS201 Work in the animal care industry

• This unit of competency covers the terminology, culture and working conditions of an animal care workplace when working on an individual basis and with others.

ACMGAS202 Participate in workplace communications

• This unit of competency covers the process of effectively participating in workplace communications in an animal care and management environment.

ACMGAS203 Complete animal care hygiene routines

• This unit of competency covers the responsibilities and procedures required to provide daily care of animals, including the cleaning of animal housing and grooming or cleaning of animals under supervision.

ACMGAS204 Feed and water animals

• This unit of competency covers the process of preparing, presenting and distributing food and water for animals under supervision and according to workplace diet requirements.

ACMGAS205 Assist in health care of animals

• This unit of competency covers the process of providing assistance to experienced staff in the capture, restraint and assessment of animals and the preparation, application and documentation of treatments.

ACMGAS206 Provide basic first aid for animals

• This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to provide essential first aid for animals by recognising and responding to an emergency using basic first aid measures.

ACMSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

• This unit of competency covers the process required to measure current resource use effectively and to carry out improvements, including those that will reduce the negative environment impacts of work practices.

(All 4 units must be completed)

ACMVET201 Carry out veterinary nursing reception duties

• This unit of competency covers the process of compiling patient (animal) and client (animal owner) histories, maintaining records and consulting the veterinarian as required.

ACMVET202 Carry out daily clinic routines

• This unit of competency covers the process of treating patients (animals) on a daily basis, maintaining clinic hygiene and assisting with inventory and clinic security.

ACMVET203 Assist with surgery preparation

• This unit of competency covers the process of assisting with the preparation of patients (animals) and the theatre for surgery, providing pre- and post-operative patient care and cleaning surgical and theatre equipment in a veterinary clinic.

ACMGAS209 Provide information on companion animals, products and services

• This unit of competency covers the process of providing basic information to customers on companion animal training, grooming and/or breeding establishments, and on products and services in a range of companion animal settings.

Can you answer 'yes' to all these questions?:

Because you can't save a partially completed form and return to it later, you will need to have all the necessary information ready at hand before you start. You will need: