Certificate in Animal Care

The Certificate in Animal Care equips you with essential skills to thrive in Australia’s animal care industry. Whether you want to start your own animal care business or advance your career, this online course provides comprehensive training to help you succeed. Enrol today and begin your journey towards a rewarding career in animal care.
Course Provider
My Learning Online
(RTO 22557)
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Study 100% Online

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Flexible Online Delivery

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Payment Plans From $27 Per Week

Course Overview

Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
This course takes approximately 10 to 15 weeks of study to complete, but you have up to 12 months to complete the course with self-paced learning.
Delivery
100% Online
Career Outcomes

Upon completing the course, you can choose to pursue various careers, including the following:

  • Pet Store Employee
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Animal Daycare Worker
  • Animal Welfare Officer
  • Animal Care Attendant
  • Zookeeper
  • Animal Charity Worker
Course Modules
  1. Animal Healthcare
  • Animal Healthcare
  • Faculties Administration & Management
  • Occupational Health and Safety - OH&S
  • Signs of Poor Health
  • Common Diseases
  • Common Treatments
  • Common Pet Issues
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Rehabilitation
  1. Pet Selection & Care
  • Pet Selection
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Reptiles & Amphibians
  • Fish
  • Rabbits
  • Guinea Pigs & Mice
  • Birds
  • Environmental Concerns

Optional Electives:

  • Animal Welfare
  • Animal Diseases
  • Zoo Husbandry
  • Herpetology
  • Carnivore Zoology
Course Fees Include
  • Access to a variety of learning formats, including detailed interactive video tutorials and text-based guides.
  • Full tutor support available by email and phone six days per week.
  • A certificate of attainment officially recognising your successful completion of this course.
  • A transcript of all completed course units.
  • Online 24/7 access to your course through the online learning portal, allowing you to study when it suits your schedule.
  • 3-day course trial to ensure the course is right for you. 
  • Partnered with a number of different interest-free payment plan providers, including Payright, AfterPay, ZeeFi, Zip, Stripe, and Humm, that operate both locally and internationally to make studying easy and affordable.
Testimonials

"100% would recommend it if you work full time and find it hard to find time to study. Study at your own pace with amazing tutoring staff, extremely helpful and an awesome attitude!" - Rhett D.

"Was truly a great time doing the course, it was well laid out and was easy to read. It was good fun going out and doing the practical tasks where you had to challenge yourself or just think of opportunities to get it done. 10/10, would recommend." - Nathan W.

"As a mature age student, new to online learning, the process has been super easy. From my initial enquiry I have been guided and supported every step of the way, never feeling unsure or out of my depth and comfort zone. Awesome company." - Esther

"As an individual who isn’t much of a study person and is easily distracted and finds it hard to focus, I will say I really enjoyed this course. I have learnt so many things and the notes I have taken from this course will help me in the future when I take that step further into an animal career. I will/am looking forward to my future in working with animals." - Danielle

"My experience from this course was very interesting to know about different animals in the world. The help I got was great and was very helpful. Also, While doing the course, I learnt a lot of new things." - Aleisha M.

Payment Options

Upfront payment with a discount or interest-free weekly payment plans from $27 per week. 

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for the payment plan.

Course Accreditation

International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) Endorsed

This course is accredited through the International Approval & Registration Centre (IARC). The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.

Industry Affiliates

By partnering with industry experts, the courses are highly relevant to what is occurring in the industry right now, and you will be able to start applying the skills and create an impact in your role from day one.

  • Pet Industry Association (PIAA).
  • SCARS Sunshine Coast Refuge (Sippy Creek Animal Refuge Society Inc.)
  • Bark Busters® Home Dog Training.
Course Entry Requirements

This course has no strict requirements or prerequisites, but you need to meet at least the following:

  • Must be over the age of 18. If you are not, a course advisor must speak with your legal guardian.
  • You must have a working computer and an Internet connection. If you do not have a computer or tablet, the course provider can supply one.
Why this course?

Australia’s animal industry is huge! Our certificate in Animal Care is perfect for those students interested in this popular industry and who are looking to start work in an organisation such as an animal daycare business, animal grooming business, dog walking business. The list goes on!

Being one of the more comprehensive Animal Care courses online, this course has been specifically designed from the ground up by industry professionals. Each unit has been created to help you develop a strong understanding of the industry, elevating your expertise above others looking to succeed in this highly competitive industry.

This Animal Care certificate will give you the confidence to not only secure an interview for those sought-after jobs but will also help you to impress your future employers with your Animal Care knowledge.

Discover this education and step forward with confidence in setting up your own Animal Care business, or show off your expertise to your customers and reassure them that you are the best person to look after their furry friend.

Tutor Support

Just because you are studying online, doesn’t mean you are studying alone. Feel totally supported with access to full tutor support over the phone and via email 6 days a week.

NEXT STEPS
  • Send us an email or give us a call to organise a time to speak with your course consultant today
  • We will answer all questions you may have
  • Work your way through the course with our tutors until you graduate and achieve certification.
*The contents are accurate at the time of writing. Get in touch with the course provider for the latest information.

About the Course Provider

My Learning Online

Learning Online is a new-age education provider with the mission of delivering practical skills to Australians so that you can get the most out of life. They specialise in carefully crafted short courses to deliver you the skills you’ll need to succeed. By partnering with industry experts their courses are highly relevant to what’s occurring in the industry right now. This means that when you graduate from a Learning Online course, you’ll be able to start applying those skills and create an impact in your role from day one. My Learning Online provides a broad selection of flexible online courses, offering practical skills in fields such as agriculture, animal care, business, and photography. Developed with industry experts, these courses ensure immediate relevance and applicability across various sectors. Ideal for those looking to advance their career, switch industries, or pursue a passion, My Learning Online's courses allow for flexible, online study, enabling learners to gain essential skills and knowledge at their own pace and convenience.
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