Animal Welfare and Veterinary Courses in Townsville

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 Townsville

AMPSS00018

Game Harvester Skill Set

Estimated fee

From $1,700

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. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates.

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Meat Processor

Wildlife Management Officer

Pest Controller

Environmental Compliance Officer

Butcher

Station Hand

Estimated fee

From $1,700

Duration

4 weeks - 12 months

Study mode

Distance, Online

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RGR30518

Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)

Estimated fee

From $1,500

Duration

24 months

Study mode

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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Track Rider

Jockey

Track Worker

Estimated fee

From $1,500

Duration

24 months

Study mode

Distance, On Campus, Traineeship

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CPP30119

Certificate III in Urban Pest Management

Estimated fee

From $2,802

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. Enquire now for the list of elective choices, course outcomes, and enrolment opportunities.

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Pest Control Technician

Pest Controller

Environmental Health Officer

Animal Control Officer

Sales Representative

Building Inspector

Estimated fee

From $2,802

Duration

12 months - 18 months

Study mode

Blended, On Campus

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ACM40418

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Estimated fee

From $600

Duration

12 months - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship

Become a qualified veterinary nurse with the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (ACM40418). This hands-on training course teaches you how to assist a vet during animal surgery, prepare for anaesthesia, then nurse and monitor the animals through their recovery. The course also covers: vet clinic routines and infection controls, veterinary drugs and poisons, animal nutrition and wellbeing. To graduate from this nationally recognised training course you must complete 240 hours of work placement.Enquire now...

Career opportunities

Equine Veterinary Nurse

Veterinary Nurse

Cattery Attendant

Animal Control Officer

Apprentice Animal Trainer

Assistant Dog Trainer

Estimated fee

From $600

Duration

12 months - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship

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Course providers in Townsville

The following providers offer Animal Welfare and Veterinary courses in Townsville, Queensland.

Provider name

Precise Training

RTO code

21090

Courses available

13

Provider name

South Regional TAFE

RTO code

52790

Courses available

146

Provider name

Spectra Training

RTO code

21356

Courses available

8

Provider name

The Community College by WEA CO

RTO code

90297

Courses available

10

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