Agriculture & Biology

Animal Care & Veterinary Nursing

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Certificate III in Companion Animal Services

DurationUp to 6 months Full Time
National CodeACM30410
TAFE SA CodeTP00009
Course TypeTraining Package Qualification
Course UnitsView Units
Example Career ProfileAnimal AttendantAnimal Attendant
FacultiesVeterinary and Applied Science Centre
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Campus Locations for Course Delivery

Competitive ApplicationsCompetitive ApplicationsHelp…

 Campus SATAC
Code 		Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time		 Scheduled
Gilles Plains Closed Check StatusOn CampusFTDay Only

Course Admission Requirements (for Competitive Applications)

any one of

Selection Criteria

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Selection criteria is only used when there are more applicants for the course than places available. Applicants will be ranked in the following order:

  1. Certificate I in Animal Studies
  2. Certificate II in Animal Studies

Workplace Training ApplicationsWorkplace Training ApplicationsHelp…Help…

 Campus SATAC
Code 		Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time		 Scheduled
 Gilles Plains Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
  • TAFE SA can recognise the skills (RPL) you already have. If you are not able to take time off work to study, TAFE SA will provide any additional training to you while you are on the job, and at your workplace/worksite.
  • The duration of a workplace course is determined by the study plan.
  • Read more about training in the workplace for existing workers.

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must be working in a related industry and provide evidence of this when you enrol.

How to Apply

Award Courses

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Employment Outcomes

Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
Pet shop/aquarium assistant
Kennel attendant
Cattery attendant
Assistant dog trainer
Pet exerciser
Assistant grooming attendant

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
6 core units: Work effectively in the companion animal industry; Complete animal care hygiene routines; Maintain and monitor health and well being; Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work; Contribute to OHS processes; Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices; plus 9 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Fees

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please answer the following questions:

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please visit the TAFE SA website.

There may be incidental fees for additional expenses to those required to complete the course. For example for equipment, transport or accommodation.

To help with the payment of your fees, you may be able to pay your fees by instalments. To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/fbi

You may also be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a current:

  • Health Care Card
  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • Veterans Affairs Card

or if you are a prisoner in a South Australian correctional institution.

To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/concession

Pre-enrolment Information

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