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Diploma of Animal Technology

DurationUp to 12 months Full Time
National CodeACM50110
TAFE SA CodeTP00011
Course TypeTraining Package Qualification
Course UnitsView Units
Example Career ProfileAnimal TechnicianAnimal Technician
FacultiesVeterinary and Applied Science Centre
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Campus Locations for Course Delivery

Competitive ApplicationsCompetitive ApplicationsHelp…

 Campus SATAC
Code 		Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time		 Scheduled
Gilles Plains Closed Check StatusOn CampusFTDay & Evening

Course Admission Requirements (for Competitive Applications)

any one of

Selection Criteria

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Selection criteria is only used when there are more applicants for the course than places available. Applicants will be ranked in the following order:

  1. Previous VET or Higher Education qualification
  2. SACE results
  3. TABS results

Workplace Training ApplicationsWorkplace Training ApplicationsHelp…Help…

 Campus SATAC
Code 		Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time		 Scheduled
 Gilles Plains Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
  • TAFE SA can recognise the skills (RPL) you already have. If you are not able to take time off work to study, TAFE SA will provide any additional training to you while you are on the job, and at your workplace/worksite.
  • The duration of a workplace course is determined by the study plan.
  • Read more about training in the workplace for existing workers.

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must be working in a related industry and provide evidence of this when you enrol.

Course Notes

  • TAFE SA can recognise the skills (RPL) you already have. If you are not able to take time off work to study, TAFE SA will provide any additional training to you while you are on the job, and at your workplace/worksite.

How to Apply

Award Courses

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Employment Outcomes

Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
Zoo Keeper
Wild life attendant
Animal technology manager
Facility manager
Animal technologist
Animal house manager
Supervising animal technician

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Diploma of Animal Technology
15 core units: Working within an animal technology facility; Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures; Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals; Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals; Conduct euthanasia of research animals; Manage compliance in animal technology; Manage and maintain the health of research animals; Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing; Provide enrichment for animals; Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals; Carry out simple breeding procedures; Manage OHS procedures; Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits; Perform aseptic techniques; Process and interpret data; plus 8 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Credit Transfer

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.

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Diploma of Animal Technology

Credit Gained
UniversityUniversity CoursePointsTime Equiv.Details
Flinders UniversityBachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour)18 points 6 months Details

Fees

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please answer the following questions:

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please visit the TAFE SA website.

There may be incidental fees for additional expenses to those required to complete the course. For example for equipment, transport or accommodation.

To help with the payment of your fees, you may be able to pay your fees by instalments. To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/fbi

You may also be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a current:

  • Health Care Card
  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • Veterans Affairs Card

or if you are a prisoner in a South Australian correctional institution.

To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/concession

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