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About the course
This Certificate III in Animal Care Services builds entry-level skills to support safe, effective care of animals in a range of settings. You’ll develop practical knowledge for handling, maintaining animal wellbeing and assisting with routine care tasks, with flexible online delivery. The qualification suits people starting out or seeking a recognised pathway into further animal-related study in veterinary and animal services. The programme develops laboratory safety, sample handling, and basic analytical techniques for technical roles.
Career outcome
Graduates may work in entry-level animal care roles across community and commercial settings, supporting day-to-day animal wellbeing and facility operations. Typical opportunities include animal attendant, pet shop assistant, animal shelter worker, pet grooming assistant and non-clinical veterinary assistant. This Certificate III can also provide a pathway into further study such as veterinary nursing or animal technology within animal care services. Preparing graduates for laboratory assistant, quality control, and science technician roles, or degree articulation.
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