Animal Welfare and Veterinary Courses in Sydney
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 Sydney
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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Duration
4 weeks - 12 months
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Distance, Online
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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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ACM40122
The nationally recognised ACM40122 Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management is the qualification for Council Pound Officers as well as people working at animal shelters and rural community outreach. You’ll learn how to administer animal management and regulatory requirements then choose electives that support your actual job role: investigations, animal holding facilities, animal management education, rural and remote community outreach. Competencies include: assessing and impounding animals, c...
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ACM40322
Duration
12 months - 20 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
The ACM40322 - Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training equips students with essential skills and knowledge to work as animal trainers or practitioners. This qualification is ideal for those interested in animal-assisted services, rehoming, adoption, rehabilitation, or species-specific training. Specialisations include conditioning, training techniques, and interpreting animal behaviour, though they are not mandatory. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles that require ethical practice and c...
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Duration
12 months - 20 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online
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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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