Kennel Hand Courses in Canberra
A Kennel Hand manages daily tasks at a boarding kennel, including cleaning, feeding, exercising dogs, and handling grooming while ensuring their welfare.
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How do I become a Kennel Hand in Australian Capital Territory
Get qualified to work as a Kennel Hand in Canberra with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
ACM30122
Duration
7 months - 21 months
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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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Blended, On Campus, Online
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RGR10118
If you want to work in the Australian horse racing industry try the RGR10118 Certificate I in Racing. This nationally recognised qualification teaches you the fundamentals of horse behaviour, horse handling, and stable safety. By the end of this 6 month course you will be able to catch and handle quiet horses (under supervision) and perform basic stable duties.
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CPP30316
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The Certificate III in Cleaning Operations is for commercial cleaners and domestic staff wanting the latest in cleaning techniques, chemical safety, and industrial equipment. You’ll be learning the finer arts of cleaning window coverings, glass surfaces, wet areas, furniture and fittings, as well as preparing rooms for residents and guests. And you’ll graduate equipped to clean a range of public venues, food-service, and community premises that require strict infection controls and building security. Enq...
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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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