Certificate III in Animal Technology

What does this course involve?

With a combination of practical work experience and theory, this course provides general training for those who want to provide daily care for animals.

You’ll learn how to perform routine animal maintenance from hygiene to monitoring animal health to breeding procedures and nutritional requirements.

You’ll also develop the necessary communication and office administration skills to operate effectively in the animal care industry.

You’ll also undertake a four-week work placement in an animal research facility.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities as an Animal Technician in:

• research institutions
• animal hospitals
• educational facilities
• animal welfare organisations
• animal facilities.

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?

You may wish to progress into the Diploma of Animal Technology.

Can I apply?

You must have a desire to care for animals

You must have successfully completed Year 10 of education, or equivalent (or mature age)

You must have a current tetanus vaccination, (in the last 10 years)

If you are employed in the animal care industry you will be given preference

You will need to be available for an interview during November or December

How do I apply?

• Direct Entry - Beginning of year

• 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
• Assessment of Application
• Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:

• You can apply directly to the Institute.
• Applications for study are taken in October/November each year.

Length of course

Full time - 1 year

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.

Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.

How will I be assessed?

• Oral presentation
• Written assessment
• Practical assessment
• Project work

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.