What does this course involve?
This course will give you the recognised industry qualification to work within a companion animal organisation.
You’ll learn to provide daily care for animals through feeding, maintaining hygiene, preparing housing and grooming.
You’ll 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’ll 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
- 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?
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 industryCertificate IV in Veterinary Nursing if employed in a vet clinic
Can I apply?
- You must be 16 years or over (or mature age)
- You must have successfully completed Year 10, or equivalent
- People with relevant experience either paid or voluntary in the animal care industry will be given preference
How do I apply?
Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments
- Supplementary application requirements are necessary for this course. Please read the information contained in the selection process.
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.
- Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:
- You can apply directly to the Institute of both on-campus and off-campus study.
- Applications for on-campus study are taken in October/November each year.
- Applications for off-campus study are taken throughout the year.
Length of course
Part time - 1 year (2 days per week)
Flexible delivery - 2 years
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, interstate or international students.
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.