Richmond College of TAFEWestern Sydney Institute

Career paths in Animal Studies at Richmond College of TAFE

The starting point for studies in the Animal Care Industry is the Cert 11 in Animal

Studies course (18910)

• There are no formal educational requirements for entry to this course

• The Certificate 11 course can be completed over 2 years as a TVET student

Roadmap for coursesCertificate II

in Animal Studies

Certificate III In

Companion Animals

Certificate IV in

Veterinary Nursing

Certificate III in Animal

Technology

Certificate IV In

Companion Animals

Diploma of Animal

Technology

Certificate III in Captive animals

Certificate IV in Captive Animals

Diploma of

Veterinary Nursing

Certificate II

• Suitable for students wishing to work in the many varied areas of the animal care industry:

Pet Shops

Veterinary Clinics

Zoos and Wildlife Parks

Grooming Establishments

                           

RSPCA and Animal Welfare

Animal Technicians

Guide Dog Centre

Animal Pounds &

Shelters

Doggy Day Care Centres

Dog Boarding Kennels

Pet Sitting Service

Topics that are covered in our Animal Care Courses

include:

Animal Nutrition

Animal Care

Animal Restraint

Pet and Owner Bond

Animal Housing

Animal Security

Health Checks

Animal Transport

Basic Animal examinations

Environmental Enrichment

Problem Behaviour

Animal Diseases

Cleaning

Workplace Communication

Animal Breeding

Animal Behaviour

Animal Training

Dog Grooming

Natural Therapies

Health and Hygiene

Animal Handling

Teeth Care

Care of Different Species

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