Course: Certificate in Animal Care

Open Colleges' (formerly Cengage Education) Animal Care course provides wide-ranging training in the care of companion animals, with a particular focus on dogs and cats. While the course has been developed primarily for pet owners, you will gain valuable foundation knowledge if you wish to work in the pet care industry.

You will learn about animal anatomy, health, disease, first aid and dietary needs. You will also be trained in handling animals safely, and procedures for animal grooming, manicuring and bathing. Information on shelters and animal shows and competitions is included.

Potential jobs:

Animal attendant

Included materials

Small Animal Care & Management textbook
Physical Examination & Bandage Care DVD
Handling & Restraint of the Horse DVD
Small Animal Nursing DVD

Valued at $135!

Course Number	E0015
Course Fees From	$49.17 per week View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 18 months
Assessments:	7 written assessments, 4 multiple choice assessments
Qualification:	Open Colleges Certificate
Nationally Recognised	No
Government Funding	No

Career One jobs for:
Veterinary & Zoology	31

ID	Subject expand all

	Introduction to animal care Background to animal care Education for animal care Safety, and effective handling of animals
	Types of animals Dogs Cats Other companion animals Care of birds and fish All about horses
	Animal anatomy Terminology in the field of animal care Introduction to the anatomy of animals Arthrology and mycology Blood vascular system The digestive system The genitor-urinary and respiratory systems The nervous system The endocrine system
	Animal health, diseases and first aid Signs of health and disease Common diseases of dogs and cats Canine infectious hepatitis Hygiene/sanitation in the care of animals Basic first aid for animals Bandaging/wound dressing for animals Immunity, vaccination and quarantine
	Animal welfare Animal care products Weights and measures Animal foods and diets Pet shops Shelters, hospitals, kennels and catteries Grooming, manicuring and bathing Animal shows and competitions

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

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 not your first 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

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

Madeleine Lindsell

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

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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