RSPCA NSW runs courses about animal care and welfare for all age groups.Home What we do Education Secondary Stage 5What we doAdoptionsDogs and PuppiesCat and KittensPocket PetsBirdsLivestockAdoption feesExceptional OwnersSeniors for Seniors ProgramVeterinary ServicesRSPCA Sydney Veterinary HospitalRSPCA Hunter Veterinary Hospital (Rutherford)RSPCA Tighes Hills Veterinary HospitalRSPCA Broken Hill Veterinary HospitalRescue and RehabilitateAnimal AmbulanceDrives For LivesBehaviourPet Rehabilitation ProgramLost and FoundI’ve lost my petI’ve found a petCare for AnimalsOwning a PetCostsVeterinary CareAdopting a New PetLocating a Lost PetPets and Rental PropertiesDisaster Management PlansEnrichmentThe Chain ExchangeDog CareDog Walking GuidelinesParvovirus in DogsBarkingDog Training Tips and VideosBathing and GroomingIdentificationVeterinary CareHousingBreedsEnrichmentNutritionPuppy CareCat CareKitten CareIdentificationVeterinary CareKeeping Wildlife Safe and Your Cat HappyHousingBreedsBathing and GroomingTrainingNutritionPocket PetsLivestockBirdsHousingIdentificationVeterinary CareNutritionBathing and GroomingTrainingPet HazardsToxic Plants for PetsChristmas SeasonFireworks and StormsHeat StressSnake Bites and PetsBushfires and House FiresDroughtsEducationPrimaryEarly Stage 1Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3SecondaryStage 4Stage 5Stage 6TertiarySchool Holiday ProgramCommunity GroupsAnimal AmbassadorsProfessional Development for TeachersFamily FunTrainingACM20117 Certificate II in Animal StudiesACMMIC401 Implant Microchip in Cats and DogsBasic Animal First AidACMGAS206 Provide Basic First Aid for AnimalsIntroducing Your Pet to a New BabyAnimal WelfareOur InspectoratePrevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1979)Working in CommunitiesCommunity Aged Care ProgramCommunity Domestic Violence ProgramCommunity Homelessness ProgramVolunteering for Community ProgramsOutreach Animal Assistance ProgramsHuman Services WorkshopsIndigenous Community Companion Animal Health Program (ICCAHP)Youth InitiativesHome Ever AfterCommunity Branches and ProgramsBushfire ResponseDisaster and AlertsHot weatherFireworks and StormsBushfires and House FiresDroughtsRSPCA Pet InsuranceHEA: Home Ever AfterSecondaryStage 4Stage 5Stage 6Stage 5Students in Stage 5 will learn how RSPCA NSW maintains our position as Australia’s most prominent animal welfare organisation. They will investigate current welfare campaigns and consider their own ethical perspectives of animal welfare as consumers. Students can also explore career opportunities in the animal welfare industry, including positions and pathways to follow. RSPCA NSW in the CommunityStudents learn how RSPCA NSW carries out our mission to prevent cruelty to animals, and to actively promote their care and protection.They also learn about our role as a non-government, not-for-profit charity, our special community programs like RSPCA Homelessness and RSPCA Domestic Violence, and explore case studies and success stories. Plus, they’re encouraged to get involved as members of their local community.PDHPE – Individual and Community Health (4.8, 5.7, 5.8), Self and Relationships (5.1) Current Welfare CampaignsStudents learn about the welfare issues RSPCA NSW currently faces, and how we are consistently working towards change and improvement in a range of industries.Science – Living World (SC4-15LW, SC5-15LW)History – Depth Study (HT5-3, HT5-4)Geography – Place and Liveability, Interconnections (GE4-3)PDHPE – Individual and Community Health (5.7, 5.8) Careers in the Animal Care IndustryStudents learn about the various job roles at RSPCA NSW, including the fields of animal care, health and law enforcement. They explore the nature of working in animal welfare, as well as the experience and qualifications required to work in the industry. Contact detailsEmail: education@rspcansw.org.au Phone: (02) 9782 4478
