What does this course involve?
This course will give you the recognised industry qualification to work within a companion animal organisation.
You will learn to provide daily care for animals through feeding, maintaining hygiene, preparing housing and grooming.
You will also gain essential communication skills, learn to provide information on products and services, and follow Occupational Health and Safety procedures in an animal care environment.
You will also undertake a four-week work placement at the RSPCA’s main veterinary clinic in Burwood East.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment opportunities in pet retail shops, mobile pet grooming, pet boarding facilities, retail aquariums, animal rescue centres, animal training facilities or welfare organisations.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
On completion of this course you may be eligible to continue on and study:
- Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services (Specialising in Pet Grooming) if employed in the pet grooming industry
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing if employed in a veterinary clinic
Can I apply?
- You must be 16 years or over (or mature age)
- You must have successfully completed Year 10, or equivalent
- Applicants with relevant experience either paid or voluntary in the animal care industry will be given preference
How do I apply?
*Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:
- Applications are taken in October/November each year.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Individual Interview
- An Information Session will be held, details to be advised.
Length of course
Part time - 1 year (2 days per week)
Where will I study?
Elgar Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry.
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Project work
- Workplace assessment
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.
All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.