Certificate III in Companion Animal Services ACM30410

About this course

The Certificate III in Companion Animal Services course offered by the Animal Industries Resource Centre through Open Colleges will give you a nationally recognised qualification and high quality training in companion animal services and care.

This course is ideal for animal lovers who seek to work in pet stores, kennels and catteries, or those who would like to begin assisting dog trainers or vets. You can complete this course online and get the hands-on experience you need with practical learning and work placement training.

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Eligibility

Applicants must also meet the criteria to be eligible for this program:

• Have completed Year 10 or equivalent

OR

• Have a relevant qualification

OR

• Have relevant vocational experience.

AND

• Be at least 16 years of age.

Practical work placement

The Certificate III in Companion Animal Services includes a practical work placement component to ensure that you graduate job-ready, with a strong mix of practical work experience and academic foundation. The requirements of this course include 140 hours of paid employment or work experience in a companion animal workplace (veterinary practice, animal welfare organisation, pet shop, kennel or cattery).

The workplace must also provide an industry experienced mentor (with at least three years of professional experience) to supervise and guide you. You must be able to access animals and the equipment required to complete your electives, and this might involve completing your work placement at more than one organisation.

Areas of study

In this online companion animal services certificate program, the subjects you’ll study include:

Core units:

• Work effectively in the companion animal industry
• Complete animal care hygiene routines
• Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
• Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal work
• Contribute to occupational health and safety processes
• Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Electives:

• Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
• Provide advice on selection and care of aquatic animals
• Capture, handle and transport companion animals
• Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals
• Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort
• Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services
• Provide enrichment for animals
• Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals
• Provide basic care of birds
• Provide basic care of common native mammals
• Provide basic care of dogs
• Provide basic care of domestic cats
• Provide basic care of freshwater fish
• Provide basic care of mammals
• Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits
• Provide reception services for an animal care facility
• Apply point-of-sale handling procedures
• Coordinate merchandise presentation
• Balance point-of-sale terminal
• Operate retail technology
• Perform stock control procedures

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Finance options

Various payment plans are available – enquire for more information.

Student support

As a student of Open Colleges, you will have access to a range of student and administrative support options. Your course trainers are available via email, messaging and through your online course forums in OpenSpace. You will also have access to help with study skills such as time management, essay writing and referencing.

Access to an experienced trainer will also give you the support you need to become a skilled animal carer.

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How will this course advance my career?

This online animal services course will give you the skills and training to work confidently and competently providing animal care and services. You will gain a nationally recognised qualification from a leading animal care education provider and acquire specific knowledge about the care and handling of a variety of common domestic animals.

How else will I benefit from this certificate?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised, accredited Certificate III in Companion Animal Services ACM30410 from the Animal Industries Resource Centre through Open Colleges.
• Studying by distance means you can study when and where you want, at your own pace.
• Receive career-focused training with practical workplace experience.
• The Animal Industries Resource Centre has a reputation for excellence in education and animal care practice development.

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