Host school and contact details: Ms. Sandra Mitchell Rostrevor College Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde SA 5072 Ph: (08) 8364 8223 PROGRAM NAME: ANIMAL CARE NATIONAL QUALIFICATION: CODE: ACM10110 RTO Code: 40161 Certificate I in Animal Studies Pathway: Successful completion of this course will provide students with the practical skills and knowledge that will support further studies and future employment opportunities within the Animal Care and Management industry. Program Description: This course is an entry level program which has been developed in consultation with Gilles Plains TAFE and the Rostrevor College Veterinarian Ms. Carol Mayes. Students who actively participate in the program will learn basic principles of the animal industry such as:- animal health and nutrition, routine care and maintenance, cage and enclosure design, basic animal behaviour, correct animal handling techniques and safe working practices. The 16 week program will adopt a practical approach to the industry with students undertaking workplace activities at a local wildlife park and animal care agencies. SACE Credits: Stage 1: 25 credits Semester(s): 1 or 2 Stage 2: Week(s): Daily Training Time(s): Training Day(s): Wednesday 1.00 – 3.30pm Program commencement date: Week 3 Term 1, 2015 Special Requirements: Students will be expected to undertake two full days of practical work experience Program Cost (per student): $600 GST: $60 Total cost (per student): $660 Additional Program Costs: Nil Location: Rostrevor College, Br Clery Skills Centre, Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde Program Provider Contact: Sandra Mitchell, Rostrevor College Vocational Pathways Coordinator (8364 8223) Program Content: Code ACMGAS103A ACMGAS102A ACMGAS101A ACMOHS201A ACMGAS202A SIRXCLM001A ACMGAS210A Name Nominal Hours Assist in the care of animals Catch and handle a range of quiet animals Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries Participate in OH&S practises Participate in workplace communication Organise and maintain work areas Prepare for and conduct a tour or presentation Total Nominal Hours 40 40 10 40 20 20 30 200 SACE credits Stage 1&2 Stage 1 25 credits Minimum Class Size: 10 Maximum Class Size: 12 These course details are subject to change. Parents, Students and VET Coordinators are advised to confirm course details with host schools.