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Get started as an animal carer with the ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care. This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for support roles at animal shelters, kennels, pet shops, and wildlife centres. The course covers: feeding and watering animals, cleaning pens and enclosures, assisting with animal health care, communicating with co-workers, keeping safe at work, assisting with animal enrichment and welfare, providing animal first aid, basic grooming, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, animal care career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Get a job at a pet shop, rescue shelter, or grooming organisation with the ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services. This nationally recognised qualification allows you to choose specialist electives in animal care and welfare, pet grooming, or customer service. Career competencies include: understanding animal behaviour, interacting safely with animals, providing basic animal first aid, communicating with clients and your work team, staying safe at work, ensuring the health and wellbeing of animals in care. Enquire now for the list of study units, animal care career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your region..

Become a qualified Pet Groomer with the ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to groom dogs and companion animals, as well as communicate with customers and co-workers. Grooming competencies include: washing and brushing dogs, grooming companion animals, understanding coat requirements for different dog breeds, enhancing coat and skin condition, ensuring the wellbeing of animals. Enquire now for entry requirements, pet grooming career outcomes, and the latest enrolment dates..

The ACM10121 Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways provides foundational knowledge and skills for work in the animal care and management sector. Students will assist with routine tasks in an animal care facility, including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and grooming a variety of small domestic and wild animals. The course also covers animal behaviour and proper handling techniques, preparing students for initial work, community involvement, or further study in the industry. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..

Get the skills you need to handle horses safely with the ACM20221 Certificate II in Horse Care. This nationally recognised certificate is the qualification you need to get started in the equine industry. You’ll gain foundational riding skills as well as essentials in horse care, feeding, grooming, exercising, loading and transporting. There is also scope to learn stock and farming skills. Enquire now for the full list of study units, specialisation electives (and their availability), and enrolment opportunities near you..

The ACM40322 - Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training equips students with essential skills and knowledge to work as animal trainers or practitioners. This qualification is ideal for those interested in animal-assisted services, rehoming, adoption, rehabilitation, or species-specific training. Specialisations include conditioning, training techniques, and interpreting animal behaviour, though they are not mandatory. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles that require ethical practice and collaboration with animal carers or owners. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..

The ACMSS00035 Animal-Assisted Services Skill Set provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to work as handlers of assistance and therapy dogs. The training focuses on managing these dogs in various work environments, ensuring adherence to ethical and professional standards in animal-assisted services. This skill set is ideal for those seeking to support people with disabilities and special needs through animal-assisted services. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..