Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
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Great time doing my course online through open colleges- could always talk to people if I had a problem with anything and the course staff were very supportive!
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Open Spaces (the learning management system) is easy to navigate. Each module accesible and allowed you to work at your own pace.
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The assessors were very helpful, always encouraging and giving feedback. I always received useful advice. Website simple to navigate. Student support always willing to help when needed.
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Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
24 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
The Animal Care industry can be competitive and potential employers look favourably on those with certified skills. The ACM30410 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services from Open Colleges is a way for you to stand out from the pack; it is a nationally recognised course that will give you real training and experience in working professionally with animals.You can study this course online via the Open Space portal which allows you to meet and connect with other students doing the same course all over Australia. You can learn online at your own pace, with a wide choice of electives to get you working in the areas of Animal Care that really interest you, such as animal nutrition or native animals.This specialist course also contains Structured Workplace Learning, to give you real hands-on experience under the guidance of someone who is working in the industry. You’ll make contacts, learn tips, tricks and skills and work with real animals in a practical setting. You will be taught how to handle animals patiently, gently and confidently, so when you graduate you'll be ready to hire.If you want to work in a pet store, kennel or cattery, you can get this nationally recognised qualification and embark on the path towards a fulfilling and important dream career.This course involves work placement that currently needs to be undertaken in Australia. More information available in our FAQs
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Reviews
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Great time doing my course online through open colleges- could always talk to people if I had a problem with anything and the course staff were very supportive!
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Open Spaces (the learning management system) is easy to navigate. Each module accesible and allowed you to work at your own pace.
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The assessors were very helpful, always encouraging and giving feedback. I always received useful advice. Website simple to navigate. Student support always willing to help when needed.
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Course rating
Recommended
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This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 6 years
Subjects
- Industry
- Animal Care
Course programme
- Provide basic care of dogs
- Provide basic care of domestic cats
- Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits
- Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort
- Provide reception services for an animal care facility
- Provide basic first aid for animals
- Identify and respond to animal behaviour
- Feed and water animals
- Complete animal care hygiene routines
- Capture, handle and transport companion animals
- Provide enrichment for animals
- Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
- Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal work
- Contribute to occupational health and safety processes
- Work effectively in the companion animal industry
- Participate in workplace communications
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
Certificate III in Companion Animal Services