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| AHSPs Title | Animal Care and Husbandry |
| Qualification | AHC32816 Certificate III in Rural Operations |
| RTO | Regional Skills Training (National Code 140107) |
| Host Organisation | Oakbank Area School |
| Course Length | 2 semesters (1 year) |
| Course Description | This course is designed for students who are passionate about animals and interested in the Animal Care Industry. Students will learn about animal nutrition, anatomy and safe handling techniques, animal first aid and the correct administer of medication. Theoretical work will be completed in sessions at Oakbank Area School with practical work occurring at Oakbank Area School, local Pastoral Properties and Monarto Zoo. Practical workshops involve working with domestic animals, wildlife and livestock.
Information provided about this course may be subject to change. |
| Pathways | Further education pathway – This program will provide very useful underpinning knowledge for the following fields and study: Animal Science, Veterinary Bioscience, Veterinary Nursing, Pet Styling, Livestock Agent.
Career pathway by successful completion of units of competency within this qualification, students will earn SACE points towards ATAR for furthering animal care related career options such as Veterinarians, Vet Nursing, Parks and Wildlife/Zoos, Wildlife Rescue, Pet Industry, Animal Welfare – RSPCA, Working Dog Training, Life Stock Agent, Stock Feed Merchant. |
| Entry Requirements | Eligibility for the Training Guarantee for SACE Students scheme (TGSS) (students must be 16 by 27/01/2021).
From January 2021, students who turn 16 in year 11 will be able to access subsidised training from the beginning of the school year. |
| Other Requirements | Students must arrange their own animal care work placement in conjunction with their school. Rubber soles work boots required. |
| Delivery Location(s) | Oakbank Area School, 154 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Oakbank, SA, 5243 |
| Dates and Times | 38 weekly sessions at Oakbank Area School on Tuesdays from 08:45 until 16:30.
Commencement date 02/02/21.
Timetable will be available from the Trainer early 2021.
Please note that finish times for each session may vary - contact your Course Trainer for the timetable for each session. |
| Work Placement | 10 days
70 hours
Steer and or goat preparation for the Royal Adelaide Show is acceptable for up to 5 days of work placement. |
| SACE Details | SACE Stage 2, 110 SACE credits
Up to 110 at Stage 2 upon satisfactory completion of the whole certificate. Can be used to attract an ATAR. |
| Units Of Competency |
| Core | AHCLSK309 | Implement animal health control programs | 50 nominal hours |
| | AHCLSK331 | Comply with industry animal welfare requirements | 40 nominal hours |
| | AHCLSK318 | Rear newborn and young livestock | 50 nominal hours |
| | ACMGAS206 | Provide basic first aid for animals | 30 nominal hours |
| | ACMCAN307 | Rehabilitate native wildlife | 40 nominal hours |
| | ACMCAS306 | Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort | 60 nominal hours |
| | ACMGAS303 | Plan for and provide nutritional requirements to animals | 60 nominal hours |
| | ACMCAN305 | Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals | 60 nominal hours |
| | ACMSPE304 | Provide basic care of domestic dogs | 40 nominal hours |
| | AHCLSK302 | Mate and monitor reproduction of alpacas | 60 nominal hours |
| | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work, health and safety processes | 50 nominal hours |
| | AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 50 nominal hours |
| | AHCFAU301 | Respond to wildlife emergencies | 70 nominal hours |
| | MSL973019 | Perform microscopic examination | 40 nominal hours |
| | AHCLSK301 | Administer medication to lifestock | 80 nominal hours |
| | ACMSPE302 | Provide Basic care of birds | 40 nominal hours |
Nominal hours are used for SACE purposes and are not reflective of actual delivery hours |
| Training Cost | $3,250.00 GST exempt
This course is delivered by an approved Skilling South Australia training provider, and as such, students may be eligible to be funded for the Training Cost of this course under a Training Guarantee for SACE students (TGSS). Students enrolling in the Oakbank Area School course and who are eligible for funding under Skills SA will have their fees partially subsidised by Oakbank Area School by a further $1500. Students will be invoiced for the balance of the fees by Oakbank Area School. Students who are eligible for concessions have a reduced fee of $2490. Course fees are current as at 1.1.2020 and may be subject to change with any revision to government Skills SA funding. Non-member schools - an additional 15% admin levy up to a maximum of $250.00 per student |
| Other Costs | None |
| Number Of Students | Minimum 15
Maximum 20
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| Selection Process | Students and a parent/caregiver need to attend an Information Session on Wednesday 28 October 2020 at 6:00 pm at Oakbank Area School. During this session students and parents will be presented information about the course. Students will be required to undertake a Literacy and Numeracy test to determine if they have the necessary skills to undertake and complete satisfactory the theory demands of the course. This will be used by RST to determine the final enrolments. |
| Orientation Details | Orientation at Oakbank Area School Thursday 28/01/2021 9:00 am to 10:00 am in the Library. |
| Contact Person | Ms Kirsty Rogers, Phone 8398 7200, Email Kirsty.Rogers707@schools.sa.edu.au |
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