Animal Studies - The Gordon

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Animal Studies

2022 - 2023

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Animal Studies

Our range of animal studies courses will prepare you for work across the industry including: • Veterinary clinics

• Animal welfare shelters

• Pet retail shops

• Kennels and catteries

• Animal training facilities

• Pet boarding facilities

• Fixed and mobile pet grooming services.

Hands-on experience

We know you want lots of hands-on experience, so our courses provide many opportunities to get up close and personal with a range of animals. At Certificate IV level, you will also complete mandatory work placement in a veterinary clinic, to boost your skills and employment opportunities.

More study choices

Our animal study courses are offered at Geelong, Werribee and Ballarat, giving you the flexibility to choose the location that’s best for you.

Do you dream of a career where you can care for animals and wildlife? From boosting your knowledge of caring for your pet to gaining the skills you need to become a Vet Nurse, The Gordon has the course for you. So if you’re good with people and animals, have a caring nature and a willingness to work hard in a team environment, a career with animals could be your calling.

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I first enrolled for animal studies whilst still at school. The Gordon had a great program which allowed students to study a course during the school year. I then went on to a second animal studies course, followed by veterinary nursing. I felt extremely comfortable at The Gordon throughout my courses and felt they offered many different opportunities to further my education.”

NATALIE FRENCH

CERTIFICATE II AND III IN ANIMAL STUDIES

CERTIFICATE IV IN VETRINARY NURSING

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Animal Studies

ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care

Intakes Campus Attendance Duration

February East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 12 months

February Werribee Princes Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 12 months

Course descriptionIf you’ve always dreamed of working with animals, this course is the ideal starting point. You will learn how to care for animals in a range of environments and gain an understanding of the animal care industry, its products and services.

How often do I attend?East Geelong Campus: PT - 1 day per week | Monday | 9.00am - 4.00pm.

Werribee Princes Campus:: PT - 1 day per week | Monday | 9.00am - 4.00pm.

Possible career outcomes• Animal boarding assistant

• Pet shop assistant

• Animal shelter/sanctuary assistant.

Entrance requirements/prerequisites• Applicants must be aged 16 years or over.

• Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.

• Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.

Further study options• ACM30117 Certificate III in Animal Studies ~

• ACM30417 Certificate III in Companion Animal Studies ~

• ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.

~ This course is in transition. The course code, title, units and content may change in future. Further information will be provided on The Gordon website, upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.

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ACM30117 Certificate III in Animal Studies ~


February Ballarat Classroom Day Part-time: 12 months


February Werribee Princes Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 12 months

Course descriptionDo 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.

How often do I attend?East Geelong Campus: PT - 1 day per week | Tuesday or Thursday | 9.00am - 4.00pm.

Werribee Princes Campus: PT - 1 day per week | Thursday | 9.00am - 4.00pm.

Ballarat: PT - 1 day per week | Monday | 9.00am - 4.00pm.

Possible career outcomes• Assistant veterinary nurse

• Animal care products advisor

• Veterinary clinic attendant

• Kennel handler.

Entrance requirements/prerequisites:• Applicants must be aged 16 years or over.

• Any student under the age of 17 must provide a Transition from School form prior to undertaking this course.

• Applicants are expected to have literacy at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3 and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.

Further study options• ACM40418 Certificate IV

in Veterinary Nursing.

Animal Studies


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ACM30417 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services ~



Course descriptionDo you love the idea of working with animals? Are you looking to undertake further study to develop your career in the animal service sector? You will learn about the daily care of a variety of animals including cats, dogs, birds, aquatic species, and mammals. Your study will include: animal health, hygiene and wellbeing, understanding animal behaviour, training and enrichment programs, rescue, handling and transport of animals, and basic first aid. You will also learn how to communicate product and service information to the public.

How often do I attend?PT - 1.5 days per week | Monday 9.00am - 4.00pm and Tuesday 9.00am - 12.30pm.

Possible career outcomes• Pet shop/aquarium assistant

• Kennel or cattery attendant

• Assistant dog trainer

• Pet exerciser

• Grooming assistant

• Welfare officer

• Welfare carer

• Quarantine officer

• Animal behaviourist.

Entrance requirements/prerequisites• Applicants must be aged 16 years and over.

• Any student under the age of 17 must provide a Transition from School form prior to undertaking this course.

• Applicants are expected to have literacy at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3 and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2


Further study options• ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary

Nursing.

Animal Studies


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ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing


February East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Full-time: 12 months

February Werribee Campus Classroom Day Full-time: 12 months

Ongoing East Geelong Campus Traineeship Full-time: 12 months

Ongoing Werribee Campus Traineeship Full-time: 12 months

Course descriptionThis Veterinary Nursing course supports the role of a veterinary nurse who provides nursing care to animals, supports veterinarians during medical and surgical procedures, and who also helps clients to maintain the health of their animals.

As a participant of this course you will need access to patients (animals), clients, medical and surgical cases, veterinary staff, and practice policies and procedures.

Applicants must hold a Certificate II or Certificate III in Animal Studies / Companion Animal Services, or hold a relevant Certificate III or higher level qualification in an animal science discipline or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in a relevant animal science discipline.

Work placement/industry experienceYou are required to complete 240 hours of work placement in this course. Placement is organised by the student and must be in a veterinary practice.

Please note you may be required to travel outside of your usual training location to attend placement.

How often do I attend?East Geelong Campus: FT - 2 days per week I Thursday and Friday I 9.00am - 4.00pm.

Werribee Campus: FT - 2 days per week I Monday and Tuesday I 9.00am - 4.00pm.

Traineeship: Timetable supplied once admitted.

Possible career outcomes• Veterinary nurse

• Vet clinic manager.

Entrance requirements/prerequisites• Applicants must be aged 17 years or over.

• Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.


• Applicants must hold a Certificate II or Certificate II in Animal Studies / Companion Animal Services, or hold a relevant Certificate III or higher level qualification in an animal science discipline, or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in a relevant animal science discipline.

• Applicants must provide evidence of a secure self-sourced work placement with a veterinary practice enabling 240 hours of mandatory work placement.

Selection mode• Employer confirmation of work placement.


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• Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015

• Australian Qualifications Framework

• Fit and Proper Person Requirements

• Financial Viability Requirements

• Data Provisions

A complete version of the VET Quality Framework is available at asqa.gov.au

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