Course overview
Back to Primary Industries, Horticulture & EnvironmentLocations
- North
- Alanvale
Attendance options
- Full-time
- Part-time
Study type
- Mixed Learning
- Workplace
Tuition Fees
- Subsidised $ 1,086.00
- Concession* $ 361.96
- Commercial $ PoA
Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.
Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.
Turn your passion for animals into a rewarding career.
This Certificate II-level qualification focuses on providing general animal care and will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to work in the Animal Care and Management industry.
Throughout this course, you’ll learn how to provide appropriate food, water and shelter for different animals as well as how to complete a variety of animal care hygiene routines and assist in animal health care procedures.
You’ll gain experience in how to safely handle domestic animals or native wildlife and learn about grounds and enclosure maintenance along with environmentally sustainable work practices.
Places for our Campus-based course are open to students Statewide, opening in November each year, with the course beginning the following February. Theory may be attended live-online, or on-campus at Alanvale. Fourteen practical sessions must be attended at the Alanvale campus throughout the duration of the course.
And the best bit…in our Campus-based course you’ll have the opportunity to put your new knowledge and skills into practice through work experience and work-day group excursions at a variety of animal industry businesses.
Enquiries for our Workplace course are open at any time and assessed on a case-by-case basis; once we confirm that you have a suitable industry-specific workplace with an average of 15 hours per week voluntary or paid employment (or a combination of both), you will meet with one of our Animal Care teachers to discuss your enrolment and select your elective units.
Throughout this course, as well as the hands-on skills working directly with a variety of animals, you’ll also gain lots of experience in workplace communications and participating in workplace health and safety processes – giving you valuable practical experience that will appeal to a variety of employers.
On successful completion of this course, you will be prepared to seek employment in a wide range of fields including animal control and regulation, animal technology, companion animal services and veterinary nursing.
Locations, dates & times
| Campus | Date | Attendance/Duration | Study type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | ||||
| Alanvale | 16 Jan 2024 - 16 Dec 2024 | Full-time You can enrol at any time provided you have employment at a suitable industry-specific workplace. You will have workplace-based visits and scheduled online or campus-based training. | Workplace | Enquire now |
| Alanvale | 5 Feb 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 | Full-time Blend of online and campus, typically 2 days per week. Enrolment open to students Statewide, on-campus attendance at Alanvale. Work experience locations by negotiation. Theory live online or Alanvale campus; Practical at Alanvale campus. | Mixed Learning | Enquire now |
| Alanvale | 5 Feb 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 | Full-time Course is a blend of online and campus and typically 2 days/week. On campus attendance at Launceston Alanvale only. Work placement locations by negotiation. Study options: theory - live online or attend on-campus; Practical on-campus only | Mixed Learning | Enquire now |
Career opportunities
- Animal Control and Regulation Officer
- Animal Rescue Worker
- Animal Technology
- Captive Animals
- Companion Animal Service Industry
- Veterinary Nursing Assistant
- Zoo or Native Animal Park
Career opportunities
- Animal Control and Regulation Officer
- Animal Rescue Worker
- Animal Technology
- Captive Animals
- Companion Animal Service Industry
- Veterinary Nursing Assistant
- Zoo or Native Animal Park
