National Training Masters
Certificate II in Animal Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This is a general qualification for entry into the animal care industry. This qualification provides opportunities to work in animal shelters, kennels, catteries, wildlife sanctuaries, veterinary clinics, pet shops and animal care facilities.
This virtual course will appeal to animal enthusiasts, animal hospital staff, clinic nurses, kennel hands, cattery staff, wildlife park keepers, pet shop staff, animal house staff, pet groomers and even for someone looking for a career with animals and even those looking for a career change.
Delivery mode
National Training Masters 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.
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 National Training Masters
Founded in 2004, National Training Masters (NTM) is passionate about excellence in vocational education and training. We are a boutique training provider with our national headquarters in Kiama on the gorgeous Illawarra South Coast of New South Wales. We have chosen Kiama as the headquarters for National Training Masters because we believe in being local, yet national in our approach to training. In November 2019, we opened our Western Sydney Training Centre, in the heart of Western Sydney, in beautiful Minchinbury.
At National Training Masters we pride ourselves on being 100% Australian owned and operated company, with a real-life, local person who you can speak to about your training needs on 1300 653 501. Our goal is to provide excellence in the workplace and Nationally Recognised Training (NRT). As a registered training organisation we deliver accredited training across five main areas – Work Health and Safety (WHS), Leadership and Management, Training and Education (TAE), Project Management and Business Services.
As a boutique provider, we specialise in individual and customised training for individuals, groups and businesses. Our clients include Defence, local councils, transport and logistics companies, utilities, small businesses, all the way through to multi-national corporations. What makes National Training Masters unique is the ability to respond to industry, by being cost-effective, timely and customised training to meet client needs. The vast majority of our training is delivered on-site for business, in the workplace. Another advantage of being a boutique company is running smaller classes sizes, usually kept to a maximum of 16 learners. We are also one of the only providers that run the premium service of one-to-one training, often requested to fast-track a qualification and meet training deadlines.
