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Certificate III In Animal Care Services

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Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
9 months full-time
Course Code
ACM30122
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$3,630 total
International Fees
$12,978 total

About this course

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Our Certificate III in Animal Care Services is a course designed for students wanting to undertake study to work in a range of careers within the Animal Care Industry (see list below) or those wanting to undertake further studies in Training and Behaviour or Veterinary Nursing.

At Kangan Institute we provide students with the opportunity to experience a simulated work place where your will gain industry relevant skills. Our teachers have a broad range of industry skills that they bring to the classroom environment ensuring that students have relevant and current understanding of industry practices.

You will gain skills in animal care management, reception duties, communication, basic animal care, hygiene, animal welfare, nutrition, Occupational Health and Safety, team work, animal handling.

This course may lead to employment in the animal care industry. Job titles covered by this qualification may include:

  • Animal care receptionist and support officer
  • Animal control and regulation assistant
  • Animal health officer
  • Animal shelter assistant
  • Assistant animal welfare officer
  • Animal care attendant
  • Kennel hand and/or Cattery attendant
  • Assistant dog groomer
  • Assistant in dog training or behaviour

Our course delivery is face to face on-campus as well as digital learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Can I Apply?

There are no set prerequisites for this course. However it is recommended that you have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course.

As all of our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning and we use a online Learning Platform we recommend for all students undertaking the course that they have a suitable and stable internet connection, have access to a portable device ie laptop to be able to access classes, class and learning materials and upload assessments.

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How Will I Be Selected?

There are no pre-requisites for this course. However you will be required to:

  • Attend an individual interview with teaching staff
  • Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.

How Do I Apply?

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For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

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Study locations

Online

Broadmeadows

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