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Animal Care

Code 4723
DiplomaSTC
Sector02 - Agriculture and Fisheries
Length of training495 hours
Number of credits33
This program is offered in French:
4223 - Soins animaliers

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.

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Animal Care

Animal care workers provide for the basic needs and care of animals. They clean the equipment and facilities of a pet store, pound or veterinary clinic. This is a job for people who love animals and have a calm, caring personality. A career as an animal care worker requires good manual dexterity and empathy.

Videos

Soins animaliers (AEP)
AEP en Soins animaliers

Resources

WebSites
Soigneurs / soigneuses d'animaux https://www.quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/explorer-metiers-professions/65220-soigneurs

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