Animal attendant
Plumtree Kennels and Cattery

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact CGLLEN for specific information regarding student requirements for placements- swl@cgllen.org.au or 5352 3266. Plumtree Boarding Kennels and Cattery is a family owned and operated business. Operating in Ararat, Plumtree Kennels and Cattery, provide quality service and care for pets from across the Central Grampians area. Services include:
Dog grooming.
Dog training.
Short or long stay dog and cat boarding.
Owners Lisa and Ross are very passionate about what they do in caring for people's pets and both have over 30 years experience in training companion dogs to become seeing eye dogs. Every member of the team at Plumtree Kennels and Cattery are dedicated to the work that they do to ensure the upmost care and nurturing of the pets who are lucky to stay in the safe boarding facilities or have grooming services as part of their welfare.
If you are motivated and enthusiastic about learning about a career in animal care and handling, please talk to your careers teacher today about how to apply.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement.
These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication.
- Teamwork.
- Problem solving.
- Initiative and enterprise.
- Planning and organising.
- Self-management.
- Learning.
- Technology.
Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience.
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments.
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business.
- Liaising and working with colleagues, managers, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will be responsible or asked to observe the following tasks;
- Working within a small team.
- Customer service and greeting people and their pets.
- Assisting pets and their owners to access services.
- Restocking and preparation of kennels and grooming facilities.
- All related cleaning as directed by the workplace supervisor.

Student Requirements

Students are permitted to learn how to use plant or equipment only if they are explicitly required in the performance criteria or assessment requirements of a unit of competency the student is undertaking as part of a VET qualification. Students must not be exposed to the hazards involving the manual handling of animals.

The following requirements must be met;

- Students are required to have a keen interest in the Agricultural sector, specifically Animal Attendant services.
- Students must be able to spend extended periods on their feet and be willing to clean enclosures and dog grooming areas.
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully and competently.
- Students must be willing to communicate clearly and work with a team. This includes notifying the workplace supervisor and the careers teacher of any planned or unplanned absences.
- Students must be completing a related subject or have displayed an interest in the area of Agriculture and/or Animal Attendant services.
- Mobile phones or devices are only to be used on meal breaks or out of work hours.

Dress Requirements

To be discussed with employer prior to commencement. Taking part in maintenance duties will require long pants and a long sleeved shirt; enclosed shoes (suitable work boots). A hat and sunscreen will be required during outside activities during the warmer months.

Special Transport Requirements

The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) is responsible for the student’s transport to and from the workplace. If it is proposed that the student may need to undertake vehicle travel with their employer and/or supervisor during the arrangement (including transporting the student to and/or from the workplace), the employer must complete the Structured Workplace Learning Travel and Accommodation Form. The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) must give their consent by also completing this form. If transport is presenting a problem, please contact CGLLEN to discuss available options and support that can be provided. Email: SWL@cgllen.org.au Phone: 03 5352 3266.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• ACM20117 - Certificate II in Animal Studies
• ACM30117 - Certificate III in Animal Studies
• AHC20116 - Certificate II in Agriculture
• AHC30116 - Certificate III in Agriculture
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies