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ACM30410 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services

If you really love animals and want to make working with them the focus of your career, you can now get the qualifications and training that will give you the competitive edge over other potential Animal Care employees.

The Animal Care industry can be competitive and potential employers look favorably on those with certified skills. The Certificate III in Companion Animal Services ACM30410 from Open Colleges is a way for you to stand out from the pack; it is a nationally recognised course that will give you real training and experience in working professionally with animals.

You can study this course online via the Open Space portal which allows you to meet and connect with other students doing the same course all over Australia. You can learn online at your own pace, with a wide choice of electives to get you working in the areas of Animal Care that really interest you, such as animal nutrition or native animals.

This specialist course also contains Structured Workplace Learning, to give you real hands-on experience under the guidance of someone who is working in the industry. You’ll make contacts, learn tips, tricks and skills and work with real animals in a practical setting. You will be taught how to handle animals patiently, gently and confidently, so when you graduate you'll be ready to hire.

If you want to work in a pet store, kennel or cattery, you can get this nationally recognised qualification and embark on the path towards a fulfilling and important dream career.

Partnership with AIRC

Open Colleges, Australia’s leading online education provider, has partnered with Animal Industries Resource Centre (National Provider Code 31424) to promote and provide access to the Certificate III in Companion Animal Services ACM30410 .

Potential career outcomes:

  • Veterinary assistant
  • Pet shop/aquarium assistant
  • Kennel attendant
  • Cattery attendant
  • Assistant dog trainer
  • Pet exerciser
  • Assistant grooming attendant

  • Course Detail

    Course number
    E0134
    Course duration
    Max 24 months
    Course fees from
    $61.50 per week
    Qualification
    Certificate III
    Delivery mode
    Online with Work Placement
    Nationally recognised
    Yes
    Assessments

    Questions, case studies, skills log and workplace demonstration
    National Code
    ACM30410
    Awarded By
    Animal Industries Resource Centre
    Associated With
    Animal Industries Resource Centre Nationally Recognised Training

  • Subjects

  • Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Minimum education

    • Year 10 or equivalent OR
    • relevant qualification OR
    • relevant vocational experience.

    Minimum age

    Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

    Computer requirements

    Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

    Minimum specifications for the computer are:

    • Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
    • Microsoft Windows 98, or
    • Mac OS X, and
    • CD-ROM drive.

    Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader and
    • Macromedia Flash player.

    English language requirements

    If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

    Evidence

    Example
    IELTS Overall score of 5.5
    TOEFL 530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
    12 months in English-speaking employment Testimonial, statutory declaration

    Open Colleges will endeavour to provide additional assistance to students who experience difficulties with language, literacy and numeracy.

    Workplace requirements

    Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of paid employment or volunteer work in a companion animal workplace.

    Examples of suitable workplaces would include veterinary practices, animal welfare organisations, pet shops, kennels and catteries. The workplace must provide the student with access to animals and equipment required for the delivery of the core units and also the elective units chosen by the student. This might require the student to obtain a work placement with more than one organisation.

    The workplace must provide a mentor with sufficient industry experience (usually at least three years) to supervise and guide the student.

    Additional requirements

    Students will require access to a video recording device. Students might need access to digital video editing or compression software. The maximum file size that can be submitted to OpenSpace is 100MB. Each video submitted as evidence of competency should demonstrate the specific skills required in no more than two-five minutes.

  • Pathways

    Students who successfully complete the Certificate III in Companion Animal Services ACM30410 may go on to study for their Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services ACM40310.

  • Trainers and Assessors

    • Madeleine Lindsell

      Madeleine Lindsell is passionate about animal care, and makes the ideal pet care trainer.

      Madeleine is highly qualified, and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Studies) from Charles Sturt University as well as Certificates in Domestic Animal Care, Horse Husbandry and Zookeeping.

      During the course of her career, she spent four years working for the Blue Ribbon Riding School providing care for their horses, and also spent some time as an animal carer on a private estate in the UK.

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