Certificate III in Animal Care Services
Start your career in the animal care industry with this qualification. Get a wealth of hands on experience and be job ready to work in a broad range of roles including dog day care, boarding, rescue shelters, pet sitting, dog walking, breeding establishments and other animal businesses.
You will learn the animal related skills to identify behaviours, interact safely, assess the welfare status, provide first aid and comply with infection control policies and procedures. This course also includes skills training to walk, exercise and bath dogs. In addition, you will learn how to provide general care for dogs, rodents, rabbits, birds, fish, and reptiles.
An on-campus animal care facility is available for you to learn in a simulated workplace with a range of animal species including dogs, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, fish, budgerigars, cockatiels, and canaries.
Upon successful completion of this course, you can continue your studies by enrolling into the ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Campus Information
Geraldton
Bentley
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The world is changing, and the future of work changes with it. Over the coming years, employment will be impacted by many factors that affect jobs and careers.
But change represents opportunity. While some industries may shrink over time, other industries are expected to grow and adapt.
Choosing the right course now means you’re qualified in an industry that will remain in demand over time.
Some of Western Australia’s most in-demand industries
Information Technology
Due to the widespread reliance on digital networks and computer systems, people working in this industry can find work in almost any sector.
Early Childhood Education and care
WA has a high demand for early childhood education professionals. If you have an interest in working with kids, we can offer you a qualification to enter this industry.
Aged and disability care
Depending on a person's needs, an aged care or disability worker may be assisting clients with their daily activities, mobility, and providing companionship and emotional support.
Engineering
All engineering disciplines are highly sought after and generally well paid. The success of WA's mining industry means that Perth has the highest density of engineers in the world.
Healthcare
There are many different careers within the healthcare industry. Nursing is a very in-demand career which lets you to provide care and support.
Accounting
Most businesses and people need to use bookkeeping and financial reporting skills at some point. Accounting qualifications give you a wide range of career options.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Secondary School Certificate – pass
- Higher Secondary Certificate (minimum GPA of5
- 60% in HSC first division pass ) GCE A-Level (2 subject passes)
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- State Education Boards 65% overall across all academic subjects.*
- Central Board Secondary Education (CBSE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects.
- Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects.
- * TAFE International Western Australia does not accept results from some State Education Boards.
- Diploma qualifications: Average mark of 60% or above, should be VITC recognized and of 2-3 years duration.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate (Grade 12) (Minimum 60% overall)
- Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate (Grade 12) (Minimum 60% overall)
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate/ Intermediate Certificate (55% overall minimum)
- Higher Secondary School (Intermediate) (55% overall minimum) Certificate Diploma (Polytechnic/Vocational)
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- GCE 0 levels (4 subject passes)
- Sri Lankan GCE A-Level (3 passes) British GCE A-Level (2 passes)
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- Course Code: 110615J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
12804 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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