Animal Welfare and Veterinary Courses in Darwin
Learn animal care, veterinary support, and welfare practices with courses that prepare you to work with animals.
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ACM50219
Duration
9 months - 12 months
The ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing is for experienced veterinary nurses needing a higher level of nursing skills, as well as leadership and supervisory experience. This nationally recognised diploma can be completed in just 12-18 months and begins with a solid base of business administration, customer service, communication, and team leadership training. You then choose elective units to complete a career specialisation: vet surgery, animal dental, veterinary emergencies, general vet practice.
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9 months - 12 months
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AMPSS00018
Duration
4 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
Distance, Online
The AMPSS00018 Game Harvester Skill Set provides training in shooting and harvesting wild game animals. It includes understanding the wild game meat industry, humane firearm use for harvesting, and safe operation of game harvesting vehicles. This skill set focuses on the techniques and knowledge required for harvesting wild game animals effectively and responsibly.
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4 weeks - 12 months
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AHCPMG304
The AHCPMG304 Use Firearms to Humanely Destroy Animals describes the skills and knowledge required to humanely destroy animals using firearms. It covers shooting techniques conducted on foot or with various vehicles, depending on the animal type and mobility. This does not apply to using firearms from aircraft. It is intended for individuals with a valid firearms licence, who work under broad direction, take responsibility for their own work, and exercise discretion and judgement in resource allocation an...
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RGR30518
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Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
Get started in the horse racing industry as a track work rider with the RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider). This nationally recognised qualification will help you develop the high-level riding skills you need to exercise thoroughbred racehorses at varying paces. The course also covers: racing industry ethics and integrity, personal health and fitness for working with horses, attending horses at race meetings and trials, handling horses in the stables, horse behaviour knowledge. Enquire n...
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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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