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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course
Upfront Payment with a discount or an Interest-Free Payment Plan starting from $26 per week.
Certificate 1: Pet Care
Certificate 2: Explore Vet Nursing
Certificate 3: Animal Health Care
Certificate 4: Animal Diseases
Certificate 5: Animal Welfare
Certificate 6: Animal Conservation
Certificate 7: Essential Animal First Aid
“I love the portal it’s so fun and interactive! I’m so excitied to get started!” - Amylia S
There are no prerequisites to enrol in this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English. You must be able to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
The Certificate in Veterinary Assistant and Animal Welfare has been constructed to be a pathway course to a Certificate II in Animal Care. We have designed a pathway course that offers students an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills fundamental to this industry. The full mapping summary can be provided to students to share with other education providers should they wish to continue in future studies.
Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving onto the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required, so that you get the most out of your course.
You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes, and written assessments.
CPD Endorsed
This course is fully CPD endorsed, which means each of the course modules is globally recognised for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Completing CPD-endorsed courses gives you CPD points that are recognised by employers and can be used in your resume, professional industry membership, or future career as a professional. Every student receives a digital badge of CPD points that is portable, sharable and verifiable for the study they have completed.
1 hour of learning = 1 CPD point
The CPD body has evaluated The Learning Group's courses. Independent subject matter experts have reviewed all learning materials, student policies, and procedures. These experts assessed the learning objectives, course content, and end-of-course assessments for each course. As a result, the CPD body has endorsed the learning programs for continuing professional development purposes.
The Learning Group has been accredited by the Professional Development Consortium and achieved Dual Accreditation & Training Excellence through the CPD Standards Office.
The International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) Accredited
This course is accredited by ICOES — ensuring you receive high-quality education and content.
International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) Endorsed
The Learning Group is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.
You can choose either an interest-free weekly payment plan starting from just $26 per week or you can pay the course fees upfront, with a substantial discount.
To get the total course cost you’ll need to talk to The Learning Group’s course advisors as pricing is based on the payment option selected, qualification type, your individual study requirements, course options and additions and current promotions.
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Access interactive courses with comprehensive video modules and worksheets such as:
Students will undertake 7 Key Modules, made up of 60 subjects.
Certificate 1: Pet Care
This certificate provides the foundational knowledge to work with or keep pets at home. Aside from introducing you to a variety of common pet species, you’ll also learn about the law and licensing requirements, and animal charities and societies. The certificate will focus on common pets such as cats, dogs and rabbits, and you’ll learn to identify signs of ill health in pets, serious health problems in domestic pets and when to seek help from a qualified professional.
Certificate 2: Explore Vet Nursing
This introductory certificate is the perfect way to better understand what a vet nurse does and the different areas they are responsible for. You will discover what a day in the life of a veterinarian looks like, identify common health problems and behaviours in pets, and understand basic first aid and safety.
Certificate 3: Animal Health Care
This certificate covers a range of topics associated with providing animal health care including, dogs, cats, freshwater fish, horses, reptiles and amphibians, rodents and rabbits. It’s a broad, introductory certificate that has been designed to incorporate both theory and practical elements of animal care, to ensure it’s both engaging and relevant to the industry.
Certificate 4: Animal Diseases
This certificate has been designed for both animal health industry professionals and animal owners. You’ll discover ways to recognise diseases that may affect animals so that timely intervention can occur. You’ll learn how to take veterinary diagnostic samples, how to control bacterial and fungal diseases in various animals and how to identify domestic animal toxicology.
Certificate 5: Animal Welfare
Animal lovers with a true passion for their welfare will be truly excited about this certificate, which is designed to teach you how to recognise common health problems, better understand animal behaviour, and how to identify signs of ill health. The certificate aims to provide you with the skills to assist in veterinary facilities, understand safety and first aid, administration of animal health, preventative health care, routine health treatments, health problems in domestic pets and rehabilitation care.
Certificate 6: Animal Conservation
This certificate provides a broad-based introduction to wildlife conservation and their habitats. Learn the different ways we can help recover threatened species, be introduced to fauna and flora surveys, and learn about wildlife management and ecology. A relevant and important certificate covering topics for anyone passionate about animal conservation or wanting to work in the veterinary industry.
Certificate 7: Essential Animal First Aid
An excellent introductory certificate, you will learn the fundamentals of essential animal first aid – skills and knowledge that are vital for both pet owners and people wanting to pursue a career in the animal care industry. Learn the basic skills and techniques required to react calmly and confidently in an emergency situation with a variety of animals. You will also be introduced to common health issues in domestic pets and learn how to monitor and respond to different animal behaviours.
