Animal Care

Code	4723
Diploma	STC
Sector	Agriculture and Fisheries
Length of training	495 hours
Number of credits	33

This program is offered in French:
4223 - Soins animaliers

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Program Objectives

The Animal Care program prepares students to provide for the basic needs and care of animals and to clean equipment and facilities. Animal care workers may be called upon to work in animal research centres, commercial pet shops, veterinary clinics, wildlife organizations and institutions (including zoos), humane societies, pounds, animal production farms, grooming businesses, rehabilitation centres and institutions offering pet therapy services.

Occupation

Animal Care Worker

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
STC 723-012	Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process	30	2
STC 723-023	Communicate in the workplace	45	3
STC 723-035	Process information and observations relating to animals	75	5
STC 723-043	Process information on standard operating procedures	45	3
STC 723-052	Carry out merchandise storage and preparation activities	30	2
STC 723-062	Maintain facilities and equipment	30	2
STC 723-072	Feed animals	30	2
STC 723-083	Handle animals	45	3
STC 723-093	Carry out activities related to animal hygiene	45	3
STC 723-108	Enter the workforce	120	8
		495	33

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

A person who meets the following conditions is eligible for admission to a program of study leading to an STC:
1. Has obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematics
or Has obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS)
or Has successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) with or without specific prerequisites
2. Has interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 months
or Is 18 years old when entering training
or Has obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalent
or Meets the eligibility conditions of Emploi-Québec’s workforce training measure

This program is accessible via the TCST-STC bridge.