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Certificate III in Animal Care Services

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

Attendance options

Part-time

Study type

Workplace

2027 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 2,075.00
Concession* $ 415.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Career opportunities

Animal Care Receptionist or Support Officer
Animal Control and Regulation Assistant
Animal Rescue Officer
Animal Shelter Assistant
Assistant Animal Welfare Officer
Captive Animal Keeper
Companion Animal Service Industry Worker
Veterinary Nurse
Zoo or Native Animal Park Keeper

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Work with animals. Build expertise. Advance your career

Designed for those already working or volunteering in the animal care industry, this qualification builds on your existing experience and helps you take the next step in your career. You'll develop practical skills and industry knowledge to support a range of animal care and welfare roles.

Enquiries for our Workplace course are open all year. To enrol, you'll need a minimum of 15 hours per week in a suitable animal care workplace that can provide opportunities to develop the skills required across all units of study.

Before commencing, you'll meet with one of our Animal Care teachers to discuss your enrolment, select elective units aligned with your interests and career goals, and determine any on-campus attendance requirements. Regular workplace visits help support your learning and progression throughout the qualification.

You'll strengthen your skills in animal care, handling, welfare, workplace communication, and industry practices while gaining valuable experience in a real-world environment.

Graduate and build your career across a broad range of roles in animal care facilities and services, or continue your studies in veterinary nursing, zookeeping or wildlife care.

Not quite ready for Certificate III? Start your journey with the ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care.

You'll strengthen your skills in animal care, handling, welfare, workplace communication, and industry practices while gaining valuable experience in a real-world environment.

Graduate and build your career across a broad range of roles in animal care facilities and services, or continue your studies in veterinary nursing, zookeeping or wildlife care.

Not quite ready for Certificate III? Start your journey with the ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
Statewide
Statewide	2 Jan 2026 - 20 Dec 2027	Part-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training at Alanvale Campus.	Workplace	Enquire now

Entry

You must be employed in suitable industry-specific workplace to enrol in this qualification. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training at Alanvale Campus.

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements. This does not apply to apprentices and trainees.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills
an interest in animals and enjoy working outdoors
reasonable level of fitness and good people skills
punctuality and attendance
organisational and time management skills
some basic animal handling skills.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Although not required, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Upon enrolment TasTAFE supply students a Microsoft Office license for the purpose of completing your study; including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Defender (Internet Security). TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a ACM30122 - Certificate III in Animal Care Services.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
ACMBEH301	Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals
ACMGEN303	Assess the welfare status of an animal
ACMGEN304	Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces
ACMGEN309	Provide basic animal first aid
ACMGEN315	Communicate effectively with clients and team members
ACMINF301	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
ACMWHS301	Contribute to workplace health and safety processes

Elective units
ACMBEH302	Provide enrichment for animals
ACMBEH404	Condition animal behaviour
ACMGEN204	Assist in health care of animals
ACMGEN205	Source and provide information for animal care needs
ACMGEN311	Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
ACMGEN312	Provide nutritional requirements for animals
ACMGEN314	Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
ACMSPE314	Provide general care of birds
ACMSPE316	Provide general care of domestic dogs
ACMSPE317	Provide general care of domestic cats
ACMSPE320	Provide general care of mammals
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid

Career opportunities

Animal Care Receptionist or Support Officer
Animal Control and Regulation Assistant
Animal Rescue Officer
Animal Shelter Assistant
Assistant Animal Welfare Officer
Captive Animal Keeper
Companion Animal Service Industry Worker
Veterinary Nurse
Zoo or Native Animal Park Keeper

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Certificate III in Animal Care Services

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