TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Companion Animal Services Certificate III

student writing animal report Hunter TAFE's companion animal studies are for people wanting to work with animals in an institution such as a pet shop, aquarium, animal shelter, veterinary clinic, kennel or cattery, or those already employed in the companion animal services. Enrol in this course to further your education in maintaining and monitoring animal health and wellbeing, maintaining hygiene and infection control and providing basic care to a range of companion animals. Your training will also include communication skills to provide information on products and services to the public. It is essential that during this course you have access to a companion animal workplace either paid or through work placement. Study pathways leading from this certificate include the Companion Animal Services Certificate IV. Job opportunities may include pet shop attendant, kennel attendant, cattery attendant, assistant dog trainer, pet exerciser, assistant grooming attendant or companion animal attendant.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

Hunter TAFE offers this companion animal courses at one campus. Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. See details below.

Kurri Kurri

Address:
McLeod Road Kurri Kurri NSW 2327
Postal Address:
PO Box 135 Kurri Kurri NSW 2327
Tel:
02 4936 0300
Fax:
02 49360 360

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Part Time Evening
4hrs/Week
54 Weeks		 Local Campus Thursday 6:00pm to 10:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Local Entry Requirements

Students must have completed the Certificate II in Animal Studies.

Delivery Information

Involvement in a relevant animal care facility is beneficial. Some classes may be scheduled at other times with notice.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Kurri Kurri campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Evening, 4hrs/Week, 54 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Thursday 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

Students must have completed the Certificate II in Animal Studies.

Delivery Information

Involvement in a relevant animal care facility is beneficial. Some classes may be scheduled at other times with notice.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes

Course Number: 18914
National Code: ACM30410
Training Package: ACM10
Animal Care and Management

How To Enrol

To enrol in this course you need to attend an information/enrolment session. Enrolment details may vary from campus to campus. Click on the campus you are interested in to find out the date, time and location of the session you need to attend.

Entry Requirements

Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include: - direct entry - after achieving ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies - vocational training and/or work experience across a range of work settings. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways. It is recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification, the learner have access to a companion animal workplace.

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us

You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).