Australian Animal Care Institute
Certificate II in Animal Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The future’s looking bright as the Australian Animal Care industry is booming across a range of sectors.
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by a cross-section of animal care, retail and management enterprises such as Pet Services, assistant animal care worker, assistant animal shelter attendant, assistant kennel hand and assistant cattery attendant.
Delivery mode
Australian Animal Care Institute 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.
- You must be 18 years of age, AND
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or
- Successfully complete an LLN assessment utilizing LLN robot that is equivalent to Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2 or a Certificate II qualification or higher
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate II in Animal Care 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...
Kennel Attendant
A career as a Kennel Attendant can be a lot of fun but it’s also hard work. You’ll look after pet dogs staying in a boarding kennel while their own...
Kennel Hand
A Kennel Hand attends to the daily duties involved in operating a boarding kennel. Your role might involve cleaning enclosures for dogs to stay in,...
Animal Shelter Attendant
An Animal Shelter Attendant helps care for animals that are lost, have been neglected or have been surrendered by their owners. You’ll care for the...
Wildlife Carer
A Wildlife Carer looks after injured or sick native animals until they can be returned to their natural habitat. You might be employed by an animal...
Zoo Keeper
A Zoo Keeper cares for animals in zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, nature parks and aquariums. You might work with a particular kind of animal or you mi...
About Australian Animal Care Institute
AACI is a specialist Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing training provider nationally accredited with Australian Standards Quality Authority (ASQA). We deliver quality animal care and veterinary nursing qualification to you. We guide your passion for animals into an exciting career.
Our courses are nationally recognised qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Designed to deliver you hands on knowledge, skills and credentials for the Animal Care industry.
AACI incorporates real-world issues, case studies and practical challenges utilising industry specific processes and software so that you get job ready from day one.
