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Taronga Training Institute

Overview

Taronga Training Institute offers Certificate II in Animal Care course is a Stage 6 Board Endorsed/ VET course offered to Year 11 or 12 students as a one year course (Terms 1 - 3). Taronga Zoo

It is an entry level for support roles in the animal care and management industry, where workers provide care for animals in workplaces such as animal shelters, boarding care facilities, sanctuaries and veterinary clinics.

This course will give you an entry point into the animal care industry. This course enables you to develop the skills and knowledge required for the care and maintenance of animals including handling, feeding, grooming, health and hygiene practices.

- This course includes a combination of in-class study and 5 x practical on site days at Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Face to face delivery is from 9am to 2pm one day per week
- There are two facilitated practical placement days when students are assessed for their practical skills and knowledge. On these two dates student will be required to attend Taronga Zoo from 7.00am to 12.00pm
- This course does not run during NSW public school holidays
- The Certificate II in Animal Care course provides 4 units of credit for Preliminary (Year 11) or HSC (Year 12) students. Please be aware that this course does not count towards your ATAR.

Additional information may be accessed via:

https://www.taronga.org.au/education/certificate-courses/cert-2-animal-care-hsc

Course Entry Requirements

The list below are the course requirements set by Taronga:

- Must be in Stage 6 at school
- Students are expected to attend all classroom lessons and practical days
- Students must be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen residing in Australia or hold an acceptable visa (with no study restrictions) and be approved by Taronga Training Institute.
- Students must be able to make their own way to and from Taronga Zoo Sydney. Public transport is available to the zoo by trains, ferries or buses
- Students must have written permission from their school principal/careers advisor to participate in the course
- Students must have written permission from a parent/guardian to participate in the course
- Students are required to wear the provided Taronga Training Institute uniform and enclosed footwear at all times when attending Taronga Zoo
- Students should bring a laptop computer (preferable) or tablet computer to classes

Pathways

Successful completion of ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care prepares you for entry level and support roles in the animal care and management industry, where workers provide care for animals in workplaces such as animal shelters, boarding care facilities, sanctuaries and veterinary clinics. Taronga

In addition, further study options are available, including:

- Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care;
- Certificate III in Animal Technology;
- Certificate III in Companion Animal Services;
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Please note Taronga Training Institute only offers Certificate III Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care. The other qualifications listed above can be completed at other registered training organisations.