Pet Professionals

ACM40317

Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Pet Professionals Australia (PPA) offers courses the ACM40317 - Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services in three major Australian cities (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane) where students can develop their knowledge in the Companion Animal Services industry. PPA offers practical training supportwith highly skilled trainers to support students to learn and be confident and ready for industry engagement upon successful completion.

Delivery mode

Pet Professionals offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 1800 Princess Hwy, Heathcote
  • 444 Melrose Dr, Tullamarine
  • 69 Backhouse Pl, Eagle Farm

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode Blended
Duration 9 Months
Estimated fee* Unavailable $0

Career opportunities

The Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services will prepare you for the following roles.

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...

Avg yearly income $90,116
Entry barriers Low

Animal Trainer

An Animal Trainer teaches animals to follow commands and show expected behaviours when required. You might be training working dogs, assistance ani...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

Animal Behaviourist

An Animal Behaviourist assesses problem behaviours in animals and works with owners to find a solution. You might observe animals to understand why...

Avg yearly income $78,520
Entry barriers Low

Dog Trainer

A Dog Trainer works with dogs and their owners to improve behaviours or teach specific skills. You might attempt to eliminate problem behaviours su...

Avg yearly income $69,940
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

About Pet Professionals

Our story began in 1981, when Hannie and Bob Biggs founded Hanrob Pet Hotels in Sydney’s South. As the Hanrob brand quickly became synonymous with professional, trusted pet care, the next step for Hannie and Bob was to found their education branch, securing an RTO for Hanrob Dog Training Academies, and working with individuals, organisations and Government agencies to train and educate those working with animals in companion animal care.

Pet Professionals Australia delivers education and training courses to a wide range of people, organisations and government agencies, both in Australia and overseas. From pet owners wanting to expand their understanding of pet first aid, to up-skill of employees for business and government organisations who’s employee’s manage animals or individuals looking to enter the animal industry Pet Professionals Australia is perfect educational provider.

We have online courses and payment options for seamless and affordable courses. To support our students learning their skills in the workplace, we utilise Hanrob Pet Hotels and other affiliated partner locations.