If you are a high school aged student and have a Notice of Arrangement (NOA), your study options are a little different depending on how you want to study and whether funding applies.
Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand your options for ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care courses:
Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand your options for ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care courses:
| Study Option | Funding | Who can enrol | Who can’t enrol |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETDSS High School Online (Funded) | Funded | WA high school students studying through their school | ✖ Home-school students ✖ NOA students ✖ High school students completing additional study outside of school |
| VETDSS High School Face-to-Face (Landsdale Farm) | Funded | Perth-based high school students | ✖ Home-school students ✖ NOA students |
| Online (Self-paced) | Non-funded | Students anywhere in Australia. Includes: ✔ Home-school students ✔ NOA students ✔ High school students studying outside of school hours or commitments | |
| Animal Care On-Campus Courses | Funded* | ✔ NOA students may be eligible to apply for the Vet Nurse Pathway intensive course Important: 18+ minimum age requirements apply for our Animal Health and Welfare course (and our ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (RSPCA)) Course suitability will be assessed |
- See individual course pages for full funding details and exemptions


