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 Trainer and Assessor.
- 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.
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.
