If you dream of a career working with animals, this entry-level course is for you.
With a Certificate III in Animal Studies from Central Regional TAFE you will gain the skills you need to work as an animal attendant or trainer. It is also the perfect foundation course for people looking to move into specialised streams within the animal care industry.
This course will give you broad skills in basic care and the capture, handling and transportation of companion animals, as well as specialised skills in either behavioural sciences, veterinary nursing, or wildlife care.
Some things you'll learn:
- Basic care, capture, handling and transportation of companion animals
- Specialised skills in behavioural sciences or wildlife care
- How to plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals
- How to provide reception services for an animal care facility
- How to maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
This course is right for you if:
- You have a passion for animalsÂ
- You have good communication and active listening skills
- You enjoy helping and caring for animals and their owners
- You enjoy monitoring people, processes and things
- You have analytical and administrative skills
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
Job opportunities include:
- Animal Shelter Attendant
- Assistant Dog Groomer
- Animal Care Receptionist and Support Officer
- Animal Control and Regulation Assistant
- Animal Health Officer in Indigenous Communities
- Assistant Animal Welfare Office
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab)  or Jobs and Skills WA.Â
Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.Â
We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.Â
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