About the course

Start your career in the animal care industry with this qualification. Get a wealth of hands on experience and be job ready to work in a broad range of roles including dog day care, boarding, rescue shelters, pet sitting, dog walking, breeding establishments and other animal businesses. You will learn the animal related skills to identify behaviours, interact safely, assess the welfare status, provide first aid and comply with infection control policies and procedures. This course also includes skills training to walk, exercise and bath dogs. In addition, you will learn how to provide general care for dogs, rodents, rabbits, birds, fish, and reptiles.

　　An on-campus animal care facility is available for you to learn in a simulated workplace with a range of animal species including dogs, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, fish, budgerigars, cockatiels, and canaries. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (January), 2024	Bentley
Semester 1 (January), 2024	Geraldton
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bentley
Semester 1 (January), 2025	Bentley
Semester 1 (January), 2025	Geraldton
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bentley
Semester 1 (January), 2026	Bentley
Semester 1 (January), 2026	Geraldton
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Bentley

　　

How to apply

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This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at TAFE International WA. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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