The following information outlines what you can expect during the course, including the essential, environmental and psychosocial requirements. If you have any questions or concerns about these expectations, please contact our Student Support team.
Essential requirements
Throughout this course, you will need to:
- Collaborate in group settings using both verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Effectively communicate with your peers and Trainers and Assessors.
- Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Engage in group activities and practical assessments alongside your peers.
- Complete workplace documentation using industry-specific language.
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel toe-capped boots, gloves and sun protection.
- Work within an animal care facility, handling and caring for various species. This environment by its nature will expose you to potential allergens.
- Adhere to hygiene protocols to ensure animal health, which may involve contact with animal waste such as uneaten food, urine, faeces, soiled bedding and enrichment items.
Environmental requirements
In this course, you will:
- Attend classes with a maximum of 24 students.
- Work outdoors, exposed to various weather conditions.
- Encounter moderate levels of noise, including animal sounds, the general public and farm machinery.
- Be physically capable of lifting equipment, and standing or walking for extended periods.
Psychosocial requirements
Given the nature of work in animal care and working farm environments, and the delivery of training within a third-party workplace, you will need to:
- Work effectively and respectfully within small groups, managing differences of opinion constructively and seeking guidance when needed.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with peers, farm staff and Trainers to support animal welfare and maintain a safe working environment.
- Demonstrate inclusive and respectful behaviour in a workplace operated by an NDIS approved provider, interacting appropriately with people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.
- Cope with the physical and sensory demands of an animal care and farm environment, including noise, odours and busy surroundings, without becoming overwhelmed.
- Maintain appropriate emotional regulation and professional behaviour in environments where members of the public may be present.
- Show patience and composure when working with animals that may be unpredictable or uncooperative.
- Follow Work Health and Safety procedures consistently to minimise risk to themselves, others and the animals in their care.
- Demonstrate reliability by attending all scheduled sessions, contributing to group tasks and completing required activities.
- Adapt to changing conditions within a farm environment, including weather, animal behaviour and instructions from supervisors.
Possessing these skills is fundamental to succeeding in the course and building a sustainable career in the animal care industry. If you have any concerns about your ability to meet these psychosocial requirements, we encourage you to reach out to our Student Support team.
Assessment types
You will be assessed on your skills and knowledge in various ways, including:
- Written answers, online assessments and tests, multiple choice questions, presentations, verbal questioning and practical tasks visually assessed by Trainer and Assessors.
