Become a Zoo-perstar!
Are you passionate about animal care? CIT’s course in captive animals will teach you all about animal welfare and safe workplace practices in captive animal facilities. Make everyday a day among animals with a career working with animals in captivity.
Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
Overview: This program will give you the skills and knowledge to care for a variety of animals including the tasks: feeding, maintaining hygiene, maintaining housing, grooming and providing information to the public on products and services.
It is highly recommended to support your study that you undertake a period of work placement or work experience in an animal care environment and/or workplace. You will be required to wear suitable protective clothing when dealing with animals and when in the laboratory.
Program No: C3-HS28
Campus: CIT Bruce
Duration: 1 semester full-time or 2 semesters part-time.
Indicative Cost: $1,865
Likely Job Outcome:
- Pet shop/aquarium assistant
- Kennel attendant
- Cattery attendant
- Assistant dog trainer
- Pet exerciser
- Assistant grooming attendant
Entry Requirements: You must have completed Year 10 or have a Certificate II qualification, or be able to demonstrate relevant work or other practical experience. You may be asked to attend an interview and/or skills assessment.