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| ISCA Title | Animal Care and Husbandry |
| Qualification | AHC32816 Certificate III in Rural Operations |
| RTO | Regional Skills Training (National Code 140107) |
| Host Organisation | Urrbrae Agricultural High School |
| Course Length | 2 semesters (1 year) |
| Course Description | This course is designed for students who are passionate about animals and interested in Animal Care and livestock Industry. Students will learn about animal nutrition, anatomy, handling techniques, animal first aid and how to administer medication. Course work is to be completed between workshops. Phone and email support provided. Practical workshops involving domestic pets, wildlife and livestock with field trips to Pastoral Properties and Monarto Zoo. |
| Pathways | Further Education Pathway - This Program will provide very useful underpinning knowledge for a range of fields and study in animal care including; Animal Science, Veterinary bioscience, Veterinary nursing, Pet styling and Livestock agent.
Career Pathway - By successful completion of units of competency within this Qualification, students will earn SACE points toward 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, Livestock Agent, Stockfeed Merchant. |
| Entry Requirements | Eligible for TGSS, LLN |
| Other Requirements | Attend an information session and attend an interview. Students must arrange their own animal care workplace location. Rubber soled work boots required. TGSS funding subject to WorkReady eligibility (refer to www.skills.sa.gov.au to check eligibility). |
| Delivery Location(s) | Urrbrae Agricultural High School, 505 Fullarton Road, NETHERBY, SA, 5062 |
| Dates and Times | 23 fortnightly sessions at Urrbrae Agricultural High School on Wednesdays from 08:45 until 16:30.
Commencement date 03/02/21. |
| Work Placement | 10 days
70 Hours |
| SACE Details | SACE Stage 2, 110 SACE credits
UP to 110 at Stage 2 |
| Units Of Competency |
| Core | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes - 50 Nominal hours | 50 nominal hours |
| | AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices- 50 Nominal hours | 50 nominal hours |
| | AHCFAU301 | Respond to wildlife emergencies– 70 Nominal hours | 70 nominal hours |
| | MSL973007 | Perform microscopic examination | 40 nominal hours |
| | AHCLSK301 | Administer medication to livestock | 80 nominal hours |
| | ACMSPE302 | Provide basic care of birds | 40 nominal hours |
| | 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 | 80 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 |
Nominal hours are used for SACE purposes and are not reflective of actual delivery hours |
| Total Training Cost | To be advised
To be adivsed on Expression of Interest.
Part of the course fees may be funded under the Training Guarantee for SACE students scheme with the remainder payable by the student. |
| Cost Notes | In addition to the course cost, an administration fee will apply as follows:
Non-ISCA DfE school - $50 per enrolment
Non-DfE school - $250 per enrolment
(refer to member school tab for list of ISCA schools) |
| Number Of Students | Minimum 20
Maximum 25
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| Selection Process | Interview may be required |
| Contact Person | Mr Peter Oswald, Email Peter.Oswald204@schools.sa.edu.au |
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