Lismore

Animal Welfare and Veterinary Courses

Popular animal welfare and veterinary courses in Lismore

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching
Online
9 - 12 months
$0 - $5,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Community Coach Horse Riding Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Community Coach Horse Riding Instructor
RGR40221

Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)
Traineeship
12 months
$0
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
Jockey
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
Jockey
RGR40118

Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
Traineeship
18 months
$0
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer
RGR30518

Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)
Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Rider
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Rider
RGR20221

Certificate II in Racing Industry
Traineeship
12 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Stable Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Stable Manager
ACM40818

Certificate IV in Farriery
Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $29,521
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farrier
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farrier
ACM20221

Certificate II in Horse Care
Blended, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $2,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand
RGR10118

Certificate I in Racing
Online
12 weeks
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)
Online
6 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor
ACM30321

Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $12,335
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper Zoologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper Zoologist
ACM30122

Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)
Blended, Distance
6 - 12 months
$0 - $12,978
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pet Groomer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pet Groomer
ACM30122

Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Customer Service)
Distance
12 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kennel Attendant Animal Attendant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kennel Attendant Animal Attendant
RGR30218

Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)
Traineeship
12 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand

Bachelor of Science (Biology)
On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist
Environmental Manager Research Scientist Biology Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist Environmental Manager Research Scientist Biology Teacher + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Geography)
Blended
12 months
$0 - $8,360
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Hydrologist Soil Scientist
Cartographer GIS Analyst
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Hydrologist Soil Scientist Cartographer GIS Analyst + 2 more
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport (Equestrian Coaching)
Online
26 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor
ACM10121

Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways
Blended, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Cattery Attendant Stable Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Cattery Attendant Stable Hand
ACM40322

Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training
Blended, Online
12 - 20 months
$0 - $22,166
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Trainer Animal Behaviourist Zoo Keeper
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Trainer Animal Behaviourist Zoo Keeper
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Study areas

Animal Care

Gain practical skills to work in kennels or catteries, providing love, grooming, and safety to animals.

Career opportunities Pet Groomer Animal Attendant Kennel Hand Cattery Attendant Kennel Attendant Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper Animal Technician Zoologist Ecologist Wildlife Conservator Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Manager Wildlife Biologist View all

Animal Control and Regulation

Discover courses in animal control and regulation, essential for maintaining safety and compliance in local communities.

Career opportunities Animal Control Officer Animal Shelter Attendant Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Wildlife Management Officer Animal Welfare Officer Wildlife Officer View all

Animal Training

These nationally recognised qualifications will teach you the finer points of animal behaviour and refine your skills in behaviour correction.

Career opportunities Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Trainer Animal Behaviourist Dog Trainer View all

Veterinary

Qualifications to prepare you for work at the vet clinic as a veterinary nurse or vet’s assistant.

Career opportunities Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Emergency Nurse Veterinarian Animal Scientist Animal Health Officer Animal Nutritionist Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technologist Veterinary Scientist Specialist Veterinarian Wildlife Veterinarian Veterinary Pathologist Veterinary Surgeon View all

Equine

Courses cover all facets of horse handling, behaviour and nutrition — as well as horse riding confidence and advanced coaching techniques.

Career opportunities Stable Hand Stable Manager Trainee Farrier Farrier Track Rider Racing Cadet Steward Horse Trainer Jockey Horse Breeding Assistant Horse Riding Instructor View all

What type of course is right for me?

Vocational Education and Training

VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.

VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Higher Education

Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.

Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
  • Industry recognised
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

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