Animal Welfare and Veterinary Courses in Canberra
Learn animal care, veterinary support, and welfare practices with courses that prepare you to work with animals.
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Popular Animal Welfare and Veterinary Courses in Canberra
ACM20121
Duration
10 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
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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Duration
10 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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ACM50421
Estimated fee
From $15,000
Study mode
On Campus, Online
The ACM50421 Diploma of Equine Management equips you with the skills to care for horses safely and manage daily operations in a range of equine settings. Develop your knowledge of the equine industry while preparing for leadership roles in agistment centres, performance horse facilities, and coaching or riding establishments. This qualification is suited to individuals with a passion for horses who are ready to take on responsibilities in staff supervision, horse care, and workplace management.
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From $15,000
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On Campus, Online
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ACM30122
Duration
7 months - 21 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Get a job at a pet shop, rescue shelter, or grooming organisation with the ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services. This nationally recognised qualification allows you to choose specialist electives in animal care and welfare, pet grooming, or customer service. Career competencies include: understanding animal behaviour, interacting safely with animals, providing basic animal first aid, communicating with clients and your work team, staying safe at work, ensuring the health and wellbeing of anima...
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Duration
7 months - 21 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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CPP30119
Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The CPP30119 Certificate III in Urban Pest Management teaches you how to manage pests with (and without) pesticides. This nationally recognised qualification covers all aspects of urban pest management including equipment maintenance, chemical transport and storage, pest management vehicles, weed control, baiting, termites. You can also choose electives that allow you to work in the construction industry.
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Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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The following providers offer Animal Welfare and Veterinary courses in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
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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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