New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals)

If you want to further your career working with, and managing, companion animals like dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, and birds, then this is the programme for you. Explore the basics of animal anatomy, health, welfare, behaviour, and husbandry across a range of companion animals and understand how these areas help us manage animals in a range of environments.

Develop an awareness of the social, ethical, and environmental issues that affect animal management. Apply your knowledge and understanding of what you are learning in self-selected work placements. Discover how to communicate effectively within a team and apply basic business and customer service skills in the work environment.

Highlights

• Practical work placements in an animal facility of your choice
• Practical experience within Unitec's Behaviour and Husbandry Centre - Te Puna Kararehe
• Experienced lecturers who are experts in the fields of animal behaviour, health, and welfare, and who continue to work and research closely with industry
• Strong links with industry: there’s an increasing awareness of the importance of animal management in New Zealand, and we’re considered world leaders in animal welfare