Central Regional TAFE
Certificate III in Animal Care Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)You will gain skills in interacting safely, providing animal first-aid, walking and bathing dogs, as well as grooming crossbreed dogs and companion animals according to breed and coat. Build your knowledge of how to provide care to a wide range of animal species including dogs, rodents, rabbits, birds, fish, and reptiles.
This course is ideal if you wish to begin working in animal care, and if you’re already employed or volunteering in the industry, the course will give you a formal qualification to further develop your skillset and help advance further in your current workplace.
Delivery mode
Central Regional TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Lot 1 Hutt Street, Northam
- 173 – 175 Fitzgerald Street, Geraldton
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 III in Animal Care Services 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,...
Equine Veterinary Nurse
An Equine Veterinary Nurse works in a veterinary facility but specialises in the care of horses. Your role will be varied but could involve assisti...
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...
Animal Control Officer
An Animal Control Officer helps to enforce laws relating to the treatment of animals. You might have to help capture animals that are lost or have...
Apprentice Animal Trainer
An Apprentice Animal Trainer works with dogs and other animals to modify their behaviour or teach them to follow commands. You might work with one...
Assistant Dog Trainer
An Assistant Dog Trainer uses a range of training strategies to get dogs to follow commands or do specific duties. You might also work with dogs to...
Sheep Shearer
A Sheep Shearer removes wool from sheep. You might use machine shears or hand held blades and you may be responsible for maintaining your shearing...
Wool Worker
A Wool Worker carries out various duties in a shearing shed to make sure operations are running smoothly. You may have to get sheep ready for shear...
Animal Shelter Manager
An Animal Shelter Manager oversees the daily operations at a facility for animals that are in need of care. You’ll care for animals until permanent...
Animal Management Officer
An Animal Management Officer works with animals that have been lost, abandoned or mistreated. You’ll usually work for a local council and you may h...
Animal Trainer
An Animal Trainer teaches animals to follow commands and show expected behaviours when required. You might be training working dogs, assistance ani...
About Central Regional TAFE
Whatever your time in life, wherever you are in your career, whoever you want to be, however you want to get there. At Central Regional TAFE we will help you find your career, find your calling, find your start.
It all starts with short courses that give you a stepping stone, with qualifications that open doors right where you need them, with pathways towards degree courses and beyond. It all starts with teachers who know their field—and know how to share it well. It all starts with training programs developed for industry—and delivered alongside them. It all starts with flexible learning that meets you wherever you are—whatever your challenges. It all starts with a community of trainers and learners working together. It all starts with a fair chance—to make a go of the road you choose.
