We’ve summarised our animal care courses below so you can have a quick glance to see which one interests you the most! When reading through the options we have available, make sure you have a clear picture of your career goal, so you choose the most appropriate course to help you achieve that goal.
Online courses related to domestic animals
Certificate In Dog Care and Training
What you’ll learn:
- An understanding of dog health care needs, dog psychology, grooming requirements, dog training techniques and commands along with variations of dog breeds and so much more!
Career Pathways
- Certified Dog Trainer
- Dog Walker
- Boarding Kennels/Animal Shelters
- Animal Welfare/Animal Rescue
- Pet Sitting
Certificate In Pet Care/Vet Assistant
What you’ll learn:
- The knowledge and skills to work in a variety of different roles in the industry.
- About performing tasks such as feeding animals, monitoring their weight, cleaning their cages, administering medications, and nursing the animal after procedures.
- It’ll prepare you to become a confident and effective support worker in animal care.
Career Pathways
- Veterinarian Assistant
- Animal Attendant
- Animal Welfare Officer
- Animal Carer
- Employment at a cattery, kennel, pet shop or specialist pet service
- Animal refuges and welfare organisations
- Pet shop employee or business owner
- Animal breeder
- Animal accommodation facilities (e.g. kennels and catteries)
- Wildlife reserves, parks and zoos
Certificate In Animal Care
What you’ll learn:
- The day-to-day duties of working with animals, providing first aid, health care, feeding them and basic veterinarian procedures.
- Occupational health and safety, learning about animal behaviours and studying the bond humans have with animals.
Career Pathways
- Veterinarian Assistant
- Animal Attendant
- Animal Welfare Officer
- Animal Carer
- Animal refuges and welfare organisations
- Pet shop employee of business owner
- Animal Breeder
- Animal accommodation facilities (e.g. kennels and catteries)
Online courses related to farm and zoo animals
Certificate In Zoology
What you’ll learn:
- The day-to-day duties of working within a zoo, managing and taking care of animals, feeding them and providing basic health care.
- Basic occupational health and safety, learn about animal behaviours and study the relationship humans have with animals.
Career Pathways
- Zoos
- Wildlife reserves
- National Parks
- Animal Rescues
- Animal Welfare
- Animal Conservation
- Wildlife Management
Whether you’re looking for entry experience or you want a foundation course before going onto university our Certificate in Zoology is a great first step.
Certificate In Reptile Studies
What you’ll learn:
- Reptile and amphibian biology, behaviour and classification.
- The relevant conservation issues affecting reptiles.
- An ability to understand on a broader scale what it’s like working in a zoo, looking after and taking general care of animals.
Career Pathways
- A great extension for anyone currently or wanting to work with animals
- Those wanting to work with reptiles or amphibians.
If you’re looking to work in a zoo, wildlife sanctuary or any role working with animals our Certificate In Reptile Studies is a great way to educate yourself in your industry and standout out from others.
Certificate In Dairy Farming
What you’ll learn:
- An insight into the dairy industry in Australia.
- The production of milk, the primary duty of a dairy farmer, looking after cows and the land, onsite safety and farm management.
Career Pathways
- Dairy Farmer
- Farm Hand
- Dairy Farm manager
Certificate In Beef Cattle Farming
What you’ll learn:
- An insight into cattle farming in Australia.
- Beef cattle production systems, cattle breeding, illness and injuries, overall health and wellbeing of cattle, nutrition, land management, how stud works.
- The day-to-day business operations, management systems, industry networks and more.
Career Pathways
- Farm Hand
- Livestock worker
- Cattle Farm Manager
View all our online courses here or speak to our career consultants for more information.
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