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Certificate III in Animal Studies

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Our Certificate III in Animal Studies is a course designed for students wanting to undertake study to work in a range of careers within the Animal Care Industry (see list below) or those wanting to undertake further studies in Companion Animal Studies or Veterinary Nursing.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Course Code
ACM30117
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we have adapted our course delivery to encompass a combination of remote and flexible delivery methods. Our flexible model allows you to continue to study in a safe, guided and fully supported manner with continued access to all learning, personal and wellbeing supports. You will require access to the internet and a computer to undertake this course. Please contact our team for further information.

Our Certificate III in Animal Studies is a course designed for students wanting to undertake study to work in a range of careers within the Animal Care Industry (see list below) or those wanting to undertake further studies in Companion Animal Studies or Veterinary Nursing.

At Kangan Institute we provide students with the opportunity to experience a simulated work place where your will gain industry relevant skills. Our teachers have a broad range of industry skills that they bring to the classroom environment ensuring that students have relevant and current understanding of industry practices. To view a video of our new Vet Clinic facilities click HERE.

You will gain skills in animal care management, reception duties, communication, basic animal care, hygiene, animal welfare, nutrition, Occupational Health and Safety, team work, animal handling.

This course may lead to employment in the animal care industry. Job titles covered by this qualification may include:

  • Animal care receptionist and support officer
  • Animal control and regulation assistant
  • Animal health officer
  • Animal shelter assistant
  • Assistant animal welfare officer
  • Animal care attendant
  • Kennel hand and/or Cattery attendant
  • Assistant dog groomer
  • Assistant in dog training or behaviour

Watch our Recorded Information Session to learn more about this course including career opportunities, fees and more - Watch Here

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

Entry requirements

There are no set prerequisites for this course. However it is recommended that you have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course.

As all of our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning and we use a online Learning Platform we recommend for all students undertaking the course that they have a suitable and stable internet connection, have access to a portable device ie laptop to be able to access classes, class and learning materials and upload assessments.

Study locations

Broadmeadows

Career pathways

This course will provide students with a Nationally recognised qualification for employment in animal care industry.

Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:

  • Animal care receptionist and support officer
  • Animal control and regulation assistant
  • Animal health officer
  • Animal shelter assistant
  • Assistant animal welfare officer
  • Animal care attendant
  • Kennel hand and/or Cattery attendant
  • Assistant dog groomer
  • Assistant in dog training or behaviour

Watch our Recorded Information Session to learn more about this course including career opportunities, fees and more - Watch Here

How to apply

To apply for this course you must complete an online application by clicking the 'apply here' tab above or for further information call our Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.