Atherton State High School
Certificate II in Animal Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Delivery mode
Atherton State High School offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Maunds Road, Atherton
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate II in Animal Care will prepare you for the following roles.
Animal Attendant
An Animal Attendant works with animals to ensure their needs are met while in their care. You’ll make sure animals have proper nutrition and fresh...
Kennel Attendant
A career as a Kennel Attendant can be a lot of fun but it’s also hard work. You’ll look after pet dogs staying in a boarding kennel while their own...
Kennel Hand
A Kennel Hand attends to the daily duties involved in operating a boarding kennel. Your role might involve cleaning enclosures for dogs to stay in,...
Animal Shelter Attendant
An Animal Shelter Attendant helps care for animals that are lost, have been neglected or have been surrendered by their owners. You’ll care for the...
Wildlife Carer
A Wildlife Carer looks after injured or sick native animals until they can be returned to their natural habitat. You might be employed by an animal...
Zoo Keeper
A Zoo Keeper cares for animals in zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, nature parks and aquariums. You might work with a particular kind of animal or you mi...
About Atherton State High School
Welcome to the Atherton High Family, for more than fifty years Atherton State High School has provided opportunities for students to pursue their dreams. Every child’s future is unique and the choice of learning pathway in Junior Secondary sets a student on the road to realise these dreams.
Atherton State High School’s purpose is to provide an educational service to our community that develops the physical, emotional, social and intellectual capability of the child so that they achieve their learning goals. A broad choice of academic, vocational and cultural programs allows every student a chance to pursue individual goals and experience success.
The guidance provided by staff and the support provided by parents at this time assists every student in make the best possible choices. Building and maintaining these positive partnerships between staff, parents and students maximises the potential for student success as they complete their journey through secondary schooling.
