CERTIFICATE III IN COMPANION ANIMAL SERVICES

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About this course: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 0.3em"> </p> <h3>Are you looking for a career talking to the animals?</h3> <p>When you complete the Certificate III in Companion Animal Services you will have what employers are looking for as a <strong>kennel attendant</strong>, <strong>cattery attendant</strong>, or <strong>animal care receptionist</strong>.</p> <p>You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively with companion animals, monitoring and maintaining their health, nutrition, wellbeing, animal first aid, grooming, and workplace safety and health.</p> <p>This Qualification is <strong>also</strong> available as a Traineeship. To study as a Trainee, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation. Please see the Apprenticeships/Traineeships section for more information.</p> </div></div></div>

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Entrance requirements: <table class="entrance_requirement"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="col1">School Leaver</th> <th class="col2">Non-School Leaver</th> <th class="col3">AQF</th> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8</td> <td>C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent</td> <td>Certificate I or Certificate II</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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Units <p></p><b>1Core Units (Common to both campuses)</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Complete animal care hygiene routines</td><td>ACMGAS203</td><td>BBD80</td></tr> <tr><td>Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work</td><td>ACMINF301</td><td>BBE73</td></tr> <tr><td>Contribute to workplace health and safety processes </td><td>ACMWHS301</td><td>BBE28</td></tr> <tr><td>Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing</td><td>ACMGAS301</td><td>BBD60</td></tr> <tr><td>Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices</td><td>ACMSUS201</td><td>BBD61</td></tr> <tr><td>Work effectively in the companion animal industry</td><td>ACMCAS301</td><td>BBE80</td></tr> </table><b>Bentley Elective Units</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms</td><td>ACMCAS402</td><td>BBD95</td></tr> <tr><td>Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals</td><td>ACMGAS303</td><td>BBE69</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide advice on selection and care of aquatic animals</td><td>ACMCAS303</td><td>BBE98</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide basic care of mammals</td><td>ACMSPE310</td><td>BBE29</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles</td><td>ACMSPE311</td><td>BBD72</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide basic first aid for animals</td><td>ACMGAS206</td><td>BBE05</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services</td><td>ACMCAS307</td><td>BBE60</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide enrichment for animals</td><td>ACMGAS302</td><td>BBE45</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide information on companion animals, products and services</td><td>ACMGAS209</td><td>BBD92</td></tr> </table><b>Murdoch Elective units</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Assist with conditioning animals</td><td>ACMGAS306</td><td>BBE97</td></tr> <tr><td>Capture, handle and transport companion animals</td><td>ACMCAS304</td><td>BBE55</td></tr> <tr><td>Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals</td><td>ACMGAS303</td><td>BBE69</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care</td><td>ACMCAS302</td><td>BBE53</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide basic care of domestic dogs</td><td>ACMSPE304</td><td>BBD98</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide basic care of freshwater fish</td><td>ACMSPE307</td><td>BBD43</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services</td><td>ACMCAS307</td><td>BBE60</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide enrichment for animals</td><td>ACMGAS302</td><td>BBE45</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide reception services for an animal care facility</td><td>ACMGAS207</td><td>BBE42</td></tr> </table>

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