Certificate II in Animal Care ACM20121 (VDSS)
Certificate II in Animal Care ACM20121
Your dream of a career caring for animals starts here. Our Animal Studies course will teach you the skills and knowledge to care for a range of animals. Learn through face-to-face classes and online study units. Take advantage of industry-related excursions and work placement in the field.
Course details
Location
Epping Campus
Career pathways
With this qualification you may work as an animal attendant in shelters, pet shops, boarding kennels, catteries, grooming salons, research facilities, veterinary clinics and children’s farms.
Study pathways
After completing this program, you can continue the Animal Studies pathway with our Certificate III in Animal Care Services ACM30122 or Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing ACM40418.
Timetable
Wednesday 1 pm - 4:30 pm
Credit in VCE or VCE VM
This course provides recognition of two or more units at Units 1 and 2 level and a Units 3 and 4 sequence.
ATAR contribution
If you receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence, you will be eligible for an increment towards your ATAR (10% of the average four scaled studies). This course does not offer scored assessment.
| Unit code | Unit title | Hours |
| Year 1 core units | ||
| ACMGEN202 | Complete animal care hygiene routines | 30 |
| ACMGEN204 | Assist in health care of animals | 40 |
| BSBCMM211 | Apply communication skills | 40 |
| ACMWHS201 | Participate in workplace health and safety processes | 40 |
| Year 1 elective units | ||
| ACMGEN310 | Provide reception services for an animal care facility | 30 |
| ACMSPE316 | Provide general care of domestic dogs | 40 |
| Year 2 core units | ||
| ACMGEN201 | Work in the animal care industry | 30 |
| ACMGEN203 | Feed and water animals | 40 |
| ACMSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 |
| Year 2 elective units | ||
| ACMGEN205 | Source and provide information for animal care needs | 40 |
| ACMGEN309 | Provide basic animal first aid | 40 |
| ACMSPE320 | Provide general care of mammals | 40 |
Fees and costs
2026 fee schedules will be provided to schools separately. Please contact us for more information: 03 9269 1292
Nationally Recognised Training
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
Next steps
Schools can submit VET applications using our secure online school portal. Students may be required to attend an information session and/or interview. Schools will receive an email to confirm applications have been accepted and then, students and schools will be emailed enrolment procedures. Once enrolled, VET school coordinators can use the portal to monitor their students’ attendance and progress.
For access to Melbourne Polytechnic’s dedicated school portal, phone 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.
To book an appointment to talk to a representative from Melbourne Polytechnic, contact 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.