LEARNING

Professional knowledge for working animals in production

Every SRAS route combines structured learning with assessment. Candidates must demonstrate that they understand the responsibilities of working animals in production and can apply that knowledge within their professional role. Assessment questions, model answers and confidential marking materials are not published. The syllabus and expected learning outcomes are public.

THE PRINCIPLE

Learn it properly. Then be assessed on it.

SRAS does not award qualification on claimed experience. Every candidate works through a defined learning route for their chosen level, and is then assessed against the standard required at that level. The depth of both learning and assessment increases across Approved, Assessed and Certified.

Structured

ROUTE PER LEVEL

Assessed

AGAINST THE STANDARD

Accountable

DOCUMENTED QUALITY REVIEW

WHAT THE LEARNING COVERS

The public syllabus describes the knowledge and learning outcomes expected across SRAS routes. Assessment questions, model answers, marking information and confidential candidate materials remain restricted. Detailed learning materials will be provided through the candidate portal following eligibility approval and confirmed enrolment.

I

THE PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT

Roles, responsibilities, communication, hierarchy, call sheets, schedules and professional set conduct.

II

ANIMAL SUITABILITY AND WELFARE

Physical and behavioural suitability, stress indicators, environmental effects, limitations and decisions to modify or stop work.

III

TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE PREPARATION

Preparing reliable behaviours, breaking down action, rehearsal, reinforcement, generalisation and contingency planning.

IV

RISK ASSESSMENT AND SAFE SYSTEMS OF WORK

Identifying hazards, applying control measures, establishing exclusion zones, communicating with crew and responding to changes in planned action.

V

ON-SET ANIMAL HANDLING

Positioning, cues, handovers, waiting areas, public access, noise, lighting, equipment and interaction with cast and crew.

VI

TRANSPORT, HOLDING AND CARE

Transport planning, rest, water, temperature, biosecurity, accommodation and monitoring throughout the working day.

THE LEARNING PORTAL

The material, and the assessment, sit behind sign-in.

SRAS learning and assessment materials are being prepared for accepted candidates. Access will be issued only when an applicant has been accepted onto a route and enrolment arrangements are confirmed. Assessment content, model answers and marking material are not published on the public website.

Level specific route

Each qualification has its own learning route. You work through the route for the level you have applied for.

Structured progression

The material is sequenced, and you move through it in order before the assessment at the end.

Assessed at the end

Each route ends with an assessment you must pass to be awarded the qualification. Details are issued with cohort placement.

Held behind sign in

The learner portal is currently a placeholder while account access and course delivery are finalised. Accepted candidates will receive written instructions when their route is ready; no public registration or course login is currently available.

Applications are open for eligibility review.

You may submit an eligibility application at any time. Submission does not guarantee acceptance, enrolment or an SRAS award. If a suitable route is available, SRAS will confirm the next steps, requirements and any fees in writing before enrolment.Applicants can register interest at any time. Once accepted, candidates receive sign-in details, their learning route, and the assessment requirements for their chosen level.