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Professional Certificate in Animal Welfare

Gain the Professional Skills to Start a Fulfilling Career in Animal Welfare in Australia

Your journey towards becoming a compassionate animal welfare professional starts with the Professional Certificate in Animal Welfare. Imagine having the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals in need. Whether you dream of working with rescue organisations, caring for animals in shelters, or advocating for wildlife conservation, this course empowers you to make a difference in the lives of animals in need.

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Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
Self-paced. Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 47 lessons.
Delivery
Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated mentor support.

Course Overview

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Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

This course may be of interest to people working or aspiring to work in or as:

  • Animal Shelter Assistant
  • Pet Boarding / Kennel Assistant
  • Wildlife Shelter Assistant or Ranger
  • Pet Shop Assistant
  • Professional Pet-Minder
  • Wildlife Rehabilitator
  • Animal Hospital Carer

What You’ll Get

  • All the required study materials and course notes.
  • One-on-one mentor and a student support advisor available to you five days a week.
  • Upon course completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and a Statement of Attainment for each module completed.

Student Support

You’ll be fully supported with access to an allocated student support advisor, mentor and course consultants, who are available 5 days per week.

Assessments

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 on to 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.

Certification

Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each certificate completed and a Certificate of Completion.

About The Course

From Animal Enthusiast to Animal Advocate: Your Path to an Impactful Career in Animal Welfare Starts Here

Have you ever aspired to dedicate your career to animal welfare, safety, and health? Is your passion driven by the desire to ensure the wellbeing of pets, farm animals, wildlife, and more? Your journey towards becoming a compassionate animal welfare professional starts with the Professional Certificate in Animal Welfare. This course, integral to a broader zoology course, provides you with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals in need. Imagine being equipped to work effectively with rescue organizations, care for animals in shelters, or advocate for wildlife conservation. This training empowers you to make a significant difference in the animal world, preparing you for a fulfilling career in various settings where you can truly impact animal welfare.

This comprehensive course offered by The Learning Group comprises five modules, each carefully designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed for a fulfilling career in animal welfare. Module 1: Animal Health Care covers a wide spectrum, from identifying common health problems in farm animals and pets to understanding animal behaviour and administering first aid. Module 2: Animal Welfare explores the ethical and psychological aspects of animal welfare, equipping you to manage animal welfare across various contexts, from pets and work animals to wildlife. Module 3: Animal Behaviour delves into the fascinating world of animal psychology, including genetics, perception and social behaviour.

In Module 4:  Animal Diseases, you'll learn to diagnose and address animal diseases, covering viral and bacterial conditions, parasitological issues and more. Lastly, Module 5:  Natural Animal Health Care introduces you to holistic approaches and natural nutrition, ensuring you can provide comprehensive care to animals of all kinds.

Upon completion, you'll be prepared to pursue various rewarding roles in animal welfare, including Animal Shelter Assistant, Wildlife Rehabilitator, Pet Shop Assistant and more. Don't miss the chance to transform your passion for animals into a meaningful and impactful career. Enquire today and embark on your journey to become a trusted advocate for the creatures we share our world with!

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