Certificate
Get your career started in the animal companion sector animals with this industry-recognised qualification.
Build your professional networks, study flexibly and get the skills you need to work as an animal attendant or trainer in a variety of care settings such as animal shelters, veterinary clinics, kennels and catteries.
Learn through case studies, peer-to-peer learning and real-life experiences and lay the foundations to move into more specialised streams in the industry.
Look no further for a rewarding career with strong job growth and a future full of opportunities.
A Certificate III in Animal Care Services will give you the skills and knowledge required to work in a broad range of roles in animal care facilities and services, performing a variety of tasks which involve the proper handling of animals, selecting and operating tools and equipment, coordinating resources and problem solving.
Upon successful completion of ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services, students will have gained skills and knowledge to seek employment in the companion animal care industry. Common job roles for certificate III level employees include but are not limited to:
* Pet shop/aquarium assistant
* Kennel attendant
* Cattery attendant
* Assistant dog trainer
* Pet exerciser
* Assistant grooming attendant
After achieving this Qualification, candidates may undertake ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and/or ACM50119 Diploma of Animal Technology that defines higher level job functions.
ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is offered as a qualification at TAFE Gippsland
Gain the skills and knowledge to assist in the animal care industry.
These include:
- Basic animal handling and first aid
- Assisting in caring for animals, animal first aid
- Sustainability and biosecurity in the workplace
- Work health and safety
- Workplace communication and
- Participating in work placement.
At Certificate III level, work takes place under supervision or under clearly defined guidelines for work activities. Through the duration of the course and work placement in the animal care industry individuals will build their capability to work independently in some situations and where some decision making maybe required.
It is recommended you complete a minimum of 80 hours of work placement in the animal care industry over the duration of the course.
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes
Upon successful completion of ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services, students will have gained skills and knowledge to seek employment in the companion animal care industry. Common job roles for certificate III level employees include but are not limited to:
* Pet shop/aquarium assistant
* Kennel attendant
* Cattery attendant
* Assistant dog trainer
* Pet exerciser
* Assistant grooming attendant