Upon successfully completing the course, students will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment. Please note that you’ll need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to enrol in any nationally accredited course. If you don’t have a USI, you’ll be unable to receive your qualification or a statement of attainment. For information on creating your USI, or to begin a request for an exemption, please visit www.usi.gov.au.
This unit of competency is only offered in a blended format, consisting of initial online learning and a face-to-face training day.
All students must complete all online work before attending their face-to-face day. Therefore, we recommend that you enrol at least 3 weeks prior to the training day you plan to attend to ensure you have enough time to complete all online learning modules.
If you do not complete the required online learning components, you will not be allowed to attend in-person training, and you may need to reschedule to another face-to-face day. Please note that in-person training days may not occur regularly at your nearest RSPCA NSW location, and that rescheduling your class day may result in further fees being charged.
At RSPCA NSW, animal welfare is at the forefront of all our courses and certifications. This unit of competency covers the process of providing essential first aid for animals by recognising and responding to an emergency using basic first aid measures. The unit covers the following areas:
Our Basic Animal First Aid short course is also available for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of animal care
In line with RSPCA NSW policy, students must be at least 18 years old to enrol in any of our courses. If you’re under 18 years of age but are looking to apply for a course that commences after you turn 18, you may be allowed to enrol with a parent or guardian’s approval – this is to ensure that we can liaise with an adult in the lead up to the commencement of the course.
Upon registration, all students have a maximum of two weeks to pay for their desired course. Payment options include payment via credit card or electronic funds transfer (EFT). If you are an employer registering staff for an RSPCA NSW course, you can opt to receive an invoice when registering.
Please note that while RSPCA NSW training courses are not eligible for VET FEE-HELP, individual courses like Certificate II in Animal Care may be eligible for government funding via the Smart and Skilled program. For more information on Smart and Skilled funding or paying for your course, please contact us via phone at (02) 9782 4478 or via email at training@rspcansw.org.au.
Your ability to study with RSPCA NSW may be impacted by any restrictions (in relation to study) associated with your visa. If you aren’t an Australian Permanent Resident but are seeking to apply for our nationally accredited courses, please contact our training team to confirm your eligibility to study with us.
Furthermore, RSPCA NSW is not registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), meaning our accredited training courses cannot take on individuals using a student visa. For any enquiries relating to enrolment and your visa, contact us via phone at (02) 9782 4478 or via email at training@rspcansw.org.au.
Many of our courses can be completed either online or in a blended delivery format. Online courses are solely taught and delivered in our online platform. Blended courses involve a mixture of online and face-to-face components.
Please refer to our course pages to find out more about our delivery options. You can also contact us via phone at (02) 9782 4478 or via email at training@rspcansw.org.au.
Our list of nationally accredited courses refers to training that is aligned with nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) standards.
Our accredited first aid course is delivered as the Unit of Competency ACMGEN309 Provide Basic Animal First Aid. This version of the animal first aid course requires us to assess students’ skills using both theoretical examination and practical assessments. Upon successfully completing this course and its assessments, students will receive a nationally accredited Statement of Attainment in ACMGEN309 Provide Basic Animal First Aid.
Our comprehensive Basic Animal First Aid short course covers similar content and themes taught by its nationally accredited counterpart. However, unlike our nationally accredited courses, our short courses don’t have the same examination requirements as our nationally accredited courses. Upon successfully completing any of the short courses on offer, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from RSPCA NSW.
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