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Learn Animal Health, Behaviour & Welfare Practices for Care-Based Roles
The Certificate in Animal Welfare is ideal for those who are passionate about protecting and improving the lives of animals. Whether you're planning to work in shelters, zoos, pet stores or animal sanctuaries, this course provides a strong foundation to help you start making a difference.
You’ll explore topics such as disease prevention, humane handling, animal behaviour, rehabilitation, sentience, and environmental conditions affecting wellbeing. The course also covers common health concerns, treatment basics and the ethical considerations that guide welfare practices.
With industry-developed content and a focus on real-world animal care, you’ll be equipped to pursue roles across a variety of animal welfare settings throughout Australia.
“Thank you for giving me this opportunity to study this online course I'm loving it so far have been learning so much it's very interesting the tutors have been great and very supportive.Im looking forward to finishing my course and start doing a job I love doing which is working with animals” - Melissa A.
“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.
“Ever since I was little I always knew I wanted to do something with animals, during year 12 I applied for an animal assistant course! They have been absolutely amazingly helpful! The course was incredible. If anyone wanted anything to do with animals I’d highly recommend learning online.” - Lizzi G.