ACM20121

Certificate II in Animal Care

Get started as an animal carer with the ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care. This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for support roles at animal shelters, kennels, pet shops, and wildlife centres. The course covers: feeding and watering animals, cleaning pens and enclosures, assisting with animal health care, communicating with co-workers, keeping safe at work, assisting with animal enrichment and welfare, providing animal first aid, basic grooming, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, animal care career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates.

Find a Provider

Delivery mode:
Distance / On Campus / Online / Traineeship

Average duration:
6 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title

Average Salary

Animal Attendant

$960 weekly pay

Animal Shelter Attendant

$960 weekly pay

$960 weekly pay

$960 weekly pay

$1,150 weekly pay

$1,300 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title

Average Salary

Animal Control Officer

$1,050 weekly pay

Animal Management Officer

$1,050 weekly pay

Animal Shelter Manager

$1,050 weekly pay

Animal Technician

$1,150 weekly pay

Animal Welfare Officer

$1,250 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the Certificate II in Animal Care ACM20121. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in. There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.