Animal Industries Resource Centre
Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Are you passionate about the care of animals and looking to gain some fundamental knowledge before embarking on a higher qualification? If so, ACM10121 Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways is an ideal introduction to this industry.
This course is a prevocational, nationally recognised qualification, allowing flexibility in learning and assessment. One of the units within this qualification can be used towards the Certificate II in Animal Studies qualification in the Animal Care and Management Training Package (ACM).
Delivery mode
Animal Industries Resource Centre offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Have completed Year 10 or be a mature aged student
Have arranged practical placement at an animal care workplace
Access to handling and feeding a range of animals
Reliable internet access, ability to film yourself for assessments and an email address
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$1,250
$1,250
Career opportunities
The Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways will prepare you for the following roles.
Animal Attendant
An Animal Attendant works with animals to ensure their needs are met while in their care. You’ll make sure animals have proper nutrition and fresh ...
Cattery Attendant
A Cattery Attendant works in a cattery facility looking after domestic cats while their owners are away. Your daily duties will involve feeding and...
Stable Hand
A Stable Hand cares for horses in facilities such as racing stables, breeding centres or farms. You’ll have to feed and groom horses and give them ...
About Animal Industries Resource Centre
We’re committed to the delivery of exceptional training in the fields of animal care and veterinary nurse practice. We help our students take the right step with support and guidance.
Animal Industries Resource Centre (AIRC) has been a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) since 1996. That makes us the longest practicing private animal care and vet nurse RTO in Australia. We’ve helped generations of vet nurses develop their careers, many of whom now operate in senior level positions in the most advanced veterinary facilities internationally and across Australia. We continue to enable students by pairing experience and excellence with emerging best practices, online support, and in-demand, nationally recognised certifications.
In choosing to study with AIRC, you gain our commitment to your learning and growth and a wealth of opportunity to further your role in the world of animal care. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality education and guidance to our students. Our approach is personal and dedicated.
