Animal Training Courses in Townsville
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If you love animals the Bachelor of Zoology could launch your career as a zoo keeper, field researcher, author, conservation advocate, and ecologist. This fantastic degree has a number of study majors including animal ecology, applied zoology, natural history, paleobiology, wildlife and conservation.
The program covers: introduction to biology, zoology in practice, organisms and ecosystems, vertebrates and invertebrates, animal behaviour, comparative physiology, and more.
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ACM40317
Learn how to manage a pet shop or animal shelter with the ACM40317 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services. It’s a nationally recognised training course that covers all aspects of pet care, companionship, and training. Learn about the care of cats, dogs, fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals, including young animals and breeding. The course also covers retail operations and business skills.Enquire now for the list of study units and next available training dates.
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RGR20221
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Distance, On Campus
This qualification equips students with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to perform core stable duties at a high industry standard, focusing on safe horse handling, equine health, and efficient stable management. Beyond hands-on expertise, the course covers critical industry regulations and explores various professional roles, ensuring graduates understand the regulatory requirements and career pathways available. This training is designed to produce capable, industry-ready stablehand...
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ACM20121
Duration
10 weeks - 12 months
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Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Get started as an animal carer with the ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care. This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for support roles at animal shelters, kennels, pet shops, and wildlife centres. The course covers: feeding and watering animals, cleaning pens and enclosures, assisting with animal health care, communicating with co-workers, keeping safe at work, assisting with animal enrichment and welfare, providing animal first aid, basic grooming, and much more. Enquire now for the f...
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10 weeks - 12 months
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Browse here online for the latest courses in horse care, animal grooming, equestrian sports, veterinary nursing, animal behaviour, and pet shop management.
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Gain practical skills to work in kennels or catteries, providing love, grooming, and safety to animals. Check your funding eligibility and apply today.
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These courses don’t just teach you how to catch and euthanise stray animals, you will learn underpinning state legislation and local government regulations, safety management approaches, and incident response.
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These nationally recognised qualifications will teach you the finer points of animal behaviour and refine your skills in behaviour correction.
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