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Study 100% Online
Dedicated Student Advisor from Day One
7-Day Refund or Switch Course
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.
This course could open doors to a range of roles in animal care, therapy support, and community services. You could start a career as a:
100% Online, Self-Paced Learning - Study from anywhere in Australia on your own schedule, with no classrooms, no commute, and no fixed deadlines. You stay in control of when and how you learn.
6 Months of Full Course Access - Take your time or move quickly. You have 6 months to work through approximately 200 hours of content at whatever pace suits your life.
Unlimited One-on-One Tutor Support - Get personalised help whenever you need it from qualified, Australian-based tutors who understand your industry and your goals. No offshore call centres, no generic responses.
Dedicated Student Advisor from Day One - You will be paired with a personal advisor who helps you choose the right path, checks in regularly, and keeps you motivated throughout your studies.
Career Centre Job Support - When you finish, the Career Centre is there to help you take the next step with résumé reviews, interview coaching, and job-placement guidance through recruitment partners.
Flexible, Interest-Free Payment Plans - Start studying straight away from just $25 per week with no interest, or save with an upfront discount. Study now, pay later options also available through Afterpay or Zip.
7-Day Refund or Switch Policy - If the course is not the right fit, you can switch programmes or cancel within 7 days. No stress, no complications.
Industry-recognised course, giving you credentials that matter to employers. This course also includes clear pathways toward higher qualifications.
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A Career Helping People Through the Power of Animals
Have you ever noticed how a gentle dog can calm a room, or how a cat curled up on someone's lap can ease loneliness in ways that words simply cannot? If you have always believed in the bond between animals and people, this could be the course that turns that belief into a career in Australia.
The Certificate in Pet Therapy & Companion Animal Care is designed for animal lovers, support workers, and aspiring therapy programme coordinators who want to understand how companion animals can be used to improve mental health, support rehabilitation, and enhance quality of life for people of all ages. It is not just about caring for animals. It is about learning how animals can become powerful tools for human wellbeing.
You will cover the foundations of caring for a wide range of companion animals, including:
You will learn about their health, behaviour, and individual needs. From there, you will move into the therapeutic side, exploring:
With growing recognition across Australia of the role animals play in mental health and wellbeing, demand for people with these skills is expanding. Aged care providers, disability support organisations, hospitals, and community programmes are increasingly looking for people who understand the human-animal bond and can integrate animal-assisted approaches into their services.
If you are ready to build a career that combines your love of animals with real, meaningful work that helps people every day, this is the place to start. Enquire now to find out how you can get started.
"I've always loved animals, so this course was a great fit. The lessons were interesting and easy to understand, and I could study at my own pace. It's helped me start looking for work in the field." - Maya Khan
"No strict deadlines, which took a lot of stress out of studying." - Anton
"Overall, learning with OLI was a really good experience." - Sam O.
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