Animal Attendant Courses in Melbourne
An Animal Attendant cares for animals by providing food, monitoring health, cleaning, and grooming. Patience and observation skills are essential.
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How do I become a Animal Attendant in Victoria
Get qualified to work as a Animal Attendant in Melbourne with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
ACM20121
Duration
10 weeks - 12 months
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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
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Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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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
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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ACM10121
Duration
6 months - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
The ACM10121 Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways provides foundational knowledge and skills for work in the animal care and management sector. Students will assist with routine tasks in an animal care facility, including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and grooming a variety of small domestic and wild animals. The course also covers animal behaviour and proper handling techniques, preparing students for initial work, community involvement, or further study in the industry.
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Duration
6 months - 12 months
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ACMMIC401
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Blended, On Campus, Online
The ACMMIC401 Implant Microchip in Cats and Dogs course is ideal for animal care professionals such as attendants, veterinary nurses, and management officers. It covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for aseptic microchip implantation in cats and dogs, ensuring minimal discomfort to the animals. Practical assessments involve microchipping under a veterinarian’s supervision. This unit is essential for those involved in animal identification and traceability, including veterinary s...
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Blended, On Campus, Online
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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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