Certificate III in Companion Animal Services

Certificate

Develop the knowledge and skills to work in the companion animal care industry, such as a pet shop, aquarium, kennel or cattery, or as an assistant dog trainer, pet exerciser or grooming attendant.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Course Code

TP01104

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Fees

$2,930 per year

About this course

Develop the knowledge and skills to work in the companion animal care industry, such as a pet shop, aquarium, kennel or cattery, or as an assistant dog trainer, pet exerciser or grooming attendant. Gain skills in animal care hygiene, animal health and wellbeing, infection control and workplace safety.

Entry requirements

Completion of the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA)

If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course

If you have a verified disability/medical condition and require additional support to demonstrate satisfactory reading, writing and numeracy skills please contact Student Services prior to applying to discuss your needs. To be eligible for support you must provide medical documentation to verify your disability/medical condition.

You must be working in a paid position in a related industry for at least 10 hours a week and will be required to provide evidence of this before an offer is made

If you have a verified disability/medical condition and require additional support to demonstrate satisfactory reading, writing and numeracy skills please contact Student Services prior to applying to discuss your needs. To be eligible for support you must provide medical documentation to verify your disability/medical condition.

Study locations

Gilles Plains

Career pathways

This qualification is the industry qualification for persons operating within a companion animal organisation. Job roles covered by this qualification may include pet shop/aquarium assistant, kennel attendant, cattery attendant, assistant dog trainer, pet exerciser, assistant grooming attendant.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.