UQ Skills

ACM20117

Certificate II in Animal Studies

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Kick-start your career in the animal care and management industry with the Certificate II in Animal Studies ACM20117.

You can complete this program while still at high school, as part of UQ Skills’ High School Program.

Designed for senior secondary students (Years 10, 11 and 12), this program's training gives you the knowledge and skills required to either join the workforce or continue on to further study.

Delivery mode

UQ Skills offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Morrison Hall (Building 8123) Gatton

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unknown
QLD
  • QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Enquire with UQ Skills to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* Unavailable

Career opportunities

The Certificate II in Animal Studies will prepare you for the following roles.

Pet Groomer

A pet groomer looks after the physical appearance of family pets. You’ll mostly work with dogs, but you could expect to work with other animals lik...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

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 ...

Avg yearly income $61,880
Entry barriers Low

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,...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

Cattery Attendant

A Cattery Attendant works in a cattery facility looking after domestic cats while their owners are away. Your daily duties will involve feeding and...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

About UQ Skills

UQ Skills offers innovative applied education and training programs that equip graduates with the high-calibre skills they need to excel.

We deliver nationally accredited and unaccredited training online, face to face at UQ's Gatton and St Lucia campuses, and at partnership locations Australia wide.

UQ Skills is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO code #1511) within The University of Queensland's Faculty of Science.