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There are 4 courses available within the Bendigo area for people who want to become a animal attendant.
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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 full list of study units, animal care career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
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 animals in care. Enquire now for the list of study units, animal care career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your region..
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. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
If you love animals AND people, how about the ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Customer Service)? This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to care for animals at pets shops and kennels, as well as serve customers looking for animal care products and new pets. The course covers: greet customers at the front counter, providing information on animal care needs, helping customers choose companion animals, receiving and handling retail stocks, creating merchandise displays, and more. Enquire now for the list of study units, animal care competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
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To become a animal attendant in Bendigo, you may want to consider completing the Certificate II in Animal Care. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can train to become a animal attendant by completing a qualification with Bendigo TAFE (established in 1995). Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
There is one campus within the Bendigo area that provides animal attendant training. This campus is 9999km away from the center of Bendigo. You can also study a animal attendant course through online or distance learning. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within animal care. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Animal Care
Animal Attendant
$960 weekly pay
Cattery Attendant
Kennel Attendant
Kennel Hand
Pet Groomer
Animal Technician
$1,150 weekly pay
Wildlife Carer
Zoo Keeper
$1,300 weekly pay