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| AHSPs Title | Animal Studies |
| Qualification | ACM10110 Certificate I in Animal Studies |
| RTO | TAFE SA (National Code 41026) |
| Host Organisation | Oakbank Area School |
| Course Length | Less than 1 semester |
| Course Description | This short course is delivered by Gilles Plains TAFE SA and offered in the Adelaide Hills through one week at Cleland Wildlife Park and a second week as attendance at TAFE SA Gilles Plains campus.
The course provides students with an entry level qualification to the Animal Care Industry. The course content is a mixture of theory and practical application including; preparing for work in the animal industry, basic animal behaviour, basic animal health and nutrition, occupational health and safety in the animal industry and workplace communication. Practical activities include observing animal behaviour, grooming, animal handling, cleaning and feeding. The course has two field trips. Employment opportunities include working in veterinary clinics, pet shops,
boarding kennels, animal welfare organisations, biomedical research and production facilities, horse stables and wildlife parks. |
| Other Requirements | Participating students must wear comfortable clothing, closed in shoes and a laboratory gown. Nails must be short and hair tied back. (laboratory gown supplied at no charge but if you have your own please bring it). TAFE SA must be informed of phobias and/or allergies. |
| Delivery Location(s) | Cleland Wildlife Park, Mount Lofty Summit Road, Crafers, SA, 5152
TAFE SA Gilles Plains Campus, 33 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains, SA, 5086
5 day block at TAFE SA Gilles Park Campus followed by a 5 day block at Cleland Wildlife Park in Term 2 or 3 - exact dates to be confirmed. |
| Dates and Times | 4 day block at Cleland Wildlife Park commencing on 27/10/20 from 08:30 until 15:30.
5 day block at TAFE SA Gilles Plains Campus commencing on 02/11/20 from 08:30 until 15:30. |
| Work Placement | 10 days
Workplace Placement is optional. |
| SACE Details | SACE Stage 1, 10 SACE credits |
| Units Of Competency |
| Core | ACMGAS101A | Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries | 10 nominal hours |
| | ACMOHS201A | Participate in occupational health and safety processes | 40 nominal hours |
| Elective | ACMGAS210A | Prepare for and conduct a tour or presentation | 30 nominal hours |
| | SIRXCLM001A | Organise and maintain work areas | 20 nominal hours |
| | ACMGAS202A | Participate in workplace communications | 20 nominal hours |
| | ACMGAS103A | Assist in the care of animals | 40 nominal hours |
| | ACMGAS102A | Catch and handle a range of quiet animals | 40 nominal hours |
Nominal hours are used for SACE purposes and are not reflective of actual delivery hours |
| Training Cost | $810.00 GST exempt
These fees may vary in 2021.
Non-member schools - an additional 15% admin levy up to a maximum of $250.00 per student |
| Other Costs | None |
| Number Of Students | Minimum 12
Maximum 24
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| Contact Person | Ms Kirsty Rogers, Phone 8398 7200, Email Kirsty.Rogers707@schools.sa.edu.au |
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