If you want a career working with animals the Certificate III in Animal Studies (ACM30117) could be perfect for you. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that covers everything from animal health, nutrition and hygiene to workplace safety, communication, and sustainability. Even better, you can choose your own study stream and graduate ready for your most desired job role — working in veterinary nursing, wildlife rescue, or animal behaviour and training. Enquire now for a list of study centres and upcoming intake dates.
VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.
Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.
Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff in order to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
Entry requirements for VET courses include both national standards and additional criteria set by individual Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
It’s important to review these requirements for each course provider to ensure you meet all necessary prerequisites before applying.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Certificate III in Animal Studies will prepare you for the following roles.
An Apprentice Animal Trainer works with dogs and other animals to modify their behaviour or teach them to follow commands. You might work with one...
A Kennel Hand attends to the daily duties involved in operating a boarding kennel. Your role might involve cleaning enclosures for dogs to stay in,...
A Veterinary Nurse assists with many of the daily operations at a veterinary surgery. You might have to help veterinarians while they treat an anim...
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