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    Course code: 800-001036

    TAFE Statement in Basic Native Animal Rescue and Critical Care

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Gain the skills to provide emergency care for sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife. Learn how to care for animals you may encounter in your local area until a licensed rehabilitator can take over and how to keep yourself safe in the process.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    During this course you'll learn to:

    • Identify common native wildlife in your local area

    • Assist found orphaned, sick or injured wildlife until a licensed rehabilitator can arrive

    • Ensure the safety of native animals you may encounter

    • Keep yourself safe when assisting animals in hazardous settings including on the side of the road

    Course outcomes

    You'll leave this course with:

    • A Certificate of Attendance

    • The confidence to approach and assist a native animal in distress

    • A generalised understanding of native wildlife in your local area and the skills to identify local wildlife

    SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

    Professional Development

    Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects

    Personal Interest

    Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

    • There are no entry requirements for this course.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:

    • A genuine interest in Australian native wildlife

    TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

    PathwaysWhere can this course take you?

    The TAFE Statement in Basic Native Animal Rescue and Critical Care does not have any courses.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.

    Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.

    • Animal Rescue procedures800001036A

    • Critical Care800001036B

    TAFE NSW ServicesFacilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

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