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ACM30417

Certificate III in Companion Animal Services

Want to work at the vet clinic, animal shelter, pet shop — or even start your own dog walking service? The ACM30417 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services is exactly what you need. During 18 months of hands-on study you will learn how to care for dogs, cats, fish, and birds, taking care of their feeding and hygiene, and maintaining strict infection controls. Choose from three elective specialisations: providing animal care, working at an animal shelter, conducting retail sales.

Enquire now for the full list of elective choices and the next available training dates.

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Delivery mode:
On Campus

Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$960 weekly pay
$960 weekly pay
$960 weekly pay
$960 weekly pay
$960 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,150 weekly pay
$1,250 weekly pay
$1,540 weekly pay
$1,500 weekly pay
$1,500 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

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