Applies to all Student Groups

• Please note this course is only offered full time over 6 months.
• You may enhance your selection for this course by providing additional academic evidence or attending a TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills test. Further information can be accessed at www.tafe.sa.edu.au

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

and the Certificate II in Animal Studies [RUV20104]

Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

TAFESA Code	National Code	Qualification	Estimated time to complete
CYE	RUV20104	Certificate II in Animal Studies	6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Certificate II in Vocational Education (Veterinary Nurse Assistant)
Undertaking this course includes developing skills and knowledge in assisting with general animal care; following OH&S procedures in an animal care environment; participating in workplace communications; providing food and water for animals; working in the animal care industry; operating a personal computer; using advanced features of computer applications; operating retail equipment; applying point of sale handling procedures; complying with industry animal welfare requirements.

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

• Satisfactory achievement of SACE Stage 1 English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
• Satisfactory achievement in the TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS)
• Any Certificate I and one of the above
• Satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent)
• Any Certificate II

There are a variety of employment prospects available for graduates in these areas including the opportunity to work in veterinary practices, pet shops, boarding kennels, animal welfare organisations, and in the biomedical area. The Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing course is the national qualification for Veterinary Nurses. The Diploma of Animal Technology provides graduates with opportunities to work in biotechnical research and production, teaching facilities, zoos and wildlife parks.

Award - SATAC application process

• Applications for the 2010 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
• Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
• Applications for 'Apply to Campus' courses are made direct to the relevant campus and a separate application is required for each course an applicant wants to study.

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2140 in 2010. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

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