According to the Australian Governments’ Job Outlook Initiative, it is predicted that the Animal Attendants and Trainers industry is going to experience strong growth over the next 5 years. Right now there are approximately 22,200 workers in the industry and that number is expected to climb to 24,800 by 2022. This means we can expect to see an increase in animal care jobs and demand on the horizon. If you’ve ever wanted to work with animals, now is the perfect time to get started and learn the skills you need for a successful career in this industry. Please see our list of Animal Care Courses below.
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The Certificate in Canine Care and Training will teach you the skills and knowledge necessary to work with dogs as well as how canine animals think and communicate, how to care for your canine through nutrition, exercise and hygiene, along with learning how to be able to provide effective practical training for them. This course also covers canine anatomy and history, including vaccinations, diseases, and first aid.
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The Certificate in Veterinary Assistance will help you fast track a career in this exciting industry. There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing that you have saved a life or helped improve the life for an animal in need!
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The Certificate in Zoology will teach you the winning way to manage animals in zoos, wildlife reserves, parks, conservation, and refuges including occupational health and safety in zoos, captive husbandry, human-animal interactions, enclosure design and maintenance, animal health, first aid and behaviour, rehabilitation care and more.
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The Professional Dog Grooming Certificate will teach you how to groom all types of dogs and equip you with the skills necessary to work in a pet salon or start your own dog grooming business. You’ll learn about dog physiology, behaviour, handling, and more.
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During the course you will learn the introduction to beef cattle and breeds, production systems, nutrition, parasitic and other diseases in beef cattle, and breeding. You’ll also learn how to plan, market, and manage your very own farming business.
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The Certificate in Animal Welfare will teach you more about animal disease prevention, appropriate shelter, nutrition, and humane handling. You’ll also learn how to support animals in various environments and possible workplaces — from privately-owned pet shops to public animal sanctuaries.
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The Certificate in Wildlife Veterinary Assistance will teach you about wildlife conservation and animal healthcare, including the recovery of threatened species, habitat conservation, animal behaviour, safety procedures and veterinary facilities, animal first aid, marine conservation, and so much more.
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The Certificate in Carnivore Zoology will teach you about the health, behaviour, reproduction, diet and nutrition of apex predators including wolverines, wolves, wild dogs, bears, crocodiles, sharks, big cats and more. You’ll also learn how to safely interact with carnivores in a captive environment, enclosure design and maintenance, occupational health and safety and more.
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The Certificate in Sheep and Cattle Farming will teach you the fundamentals of raising farm animals specifically Sheep and Beef Cattle. You’ll learn more about sheep and cattle nutrition, diseases, herd and flock management, managing your own farming business, and more.
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The Certificate in Cattle Farming will help you understand the fundamentals of raising and farming Beef Cattle and Dairy Cattle. It also covers breeding procedures, production systems, cattle diseases, nutrition, herd management, dairy facilities, dairy products, feedlot management and so much more!
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The Reptile Zoology Certificate will teach you about the biology, habitats, general healthcare, and anatomies of reptiles. It will dwell in animal nutrition through a certification that’s recognised and accredited by the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) and the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (ITOL).
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The Certificate in Animal Care will teach you about pet care for all types of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, birds reptiles, rodents and more. You’ll also learn about animal health care and first aid, preventive and rehabilitation care, animal behaviour, and so much more.
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