Certificate in Animal Care

Start Your Journey in Animal Care with Our Accredited Course

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.

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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

Course Overview

Exclusive Bonus: Premium Job Recruitment Access To Help You Find Your Dream Job

When you enrol in this course you’ll also unlock an exclusive bonus—premium access to a specialised recruitment service designed to connect you with top job opportunities and help you get employed as soon as you complete your course. This unique offering is only available through this course provider, giving you an unmatched advantage in starting your dream career right after completing your studies.

Course Modules

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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

What You’ll Get

  • 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.

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.

About The Course

Learn The Skills To Care For & Work With Cats, Dogs, Rodents, Birds, Fish & Reptiles

Love Animals? Seeking a rewarding career you actually love, where you're excited to get out of bed every morning and love your job? Why not consider a career in animal care, working in pet sitting, animal welfare, wildlife rehabilitation, or vet assistance? 

The Certificate in Animal Care is designed to equip you with the comprehensive skills and knowledge needed to excel in Australia's thriving animal care industry. Whether you aim to establish your own animal care business or enhance your capabilities for a role in this field, this course lays the foundation for a fulfilling career centred around animal care.

Dive into the heart of animal care with two detailed modules that cover everything from basic animal healthcare to specialised care for a variety of pets. In the 'Animal Healthcare' module, you'll learn about animal health and behaviour, signs of poor health, common diseases and treatments, and how to work with animals safely. The 'Pet Selection & Care' module then offers insights into caring for a diverse range of animals, from dogs and cats to reptiles and birds. There are also optional electives, such as Zoo Husbandry and Herpetology, to allow you to tailor your learning experience to your interests and career goals.

What makes studying this course more fulfilling? You’ll benefit from industry affiliations and comprehensive support to ensure your learning is both current and applicable. Partnerships with organisations like the Pet Industry Association and SCARS Sunshine Coast Refuge enrich your educational experience, making you job-ready from day one. This course is also endorsed by the International Approval & Registration Centre (IARC) ensuring you receive a quality education.

Enquire now to take the first step towards a career that makes a difference in the lives of animals that you’ll love. 

Study from $27 Per Week

Want to study the Certificate in Animal Care but can’t afford to pay upfront? No problem! This course comes with a super affordable payment plan option starting from just $27 per week. Simply pay the weekly payment plan amount each week until the course is paid off and stress less.

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.

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