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Pet Obedience Trainer Certificate
Pet Obedience Trainer Certificate
Learning to effectively train dogs is a skill that can enhance the pet/owner experience. Learn how to train animals to be more confident and content.
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Please note - This course is not currently offered by Open Colleges. Register your interest to get notified of any updates.
This course has been custom-designed by Open Colleges for canine lovers who are passionate about their animals and want to learn how to effectively train their own pet or become a dog trainer.
The Pet Obedience Trainer Certificate 86400 has been custom-created to give owners and dogs the ability to live in harmony together. During this course you will gain a full introduction to the dog training profession and gain the skills, knowledge and experience needed to train a dog.
The tips and tricks you will learn will teach you how to help your dog respond in the correct way; a skill that can be applied in the home, with show dogs or in a kennel. The course also covers comprehensive information on the categories of training and the history of the dog. As well as this, you will be given an array of included learning materials, including DVDs, a textbook and a clicker and be taught the basics of clicker training your canine.
This course would also be ideal for those who are planning on adding a new animal to their household, as it gives professional pointers on pet selection and animal temperament, and a guide to specific breeds.
If you love dogs and want to learn how to train them, structure this flexible course around your other family, work and study commitments and connect with other animal lovers via the Open Space learning community online through Open Colleges.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation as you may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and may be able to complete your studies faster.
Extra benefits
When you enrol in this course you will also receive:
There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.
Minimum age
You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.
English
This course involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments, as well as engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 10 level.
If you haven't successfully completed English at Year 10 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:
Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate II level or higher; or
2 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication
Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. See the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Considerations section for more information on tools, resources and support services provided to you by Open Colleges.
Computing
You will need access to a computer and the internet and have basic computing skills. Minimum specifications for your computer are:
All users:
Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent
Broadband internet connection
2GB of RAM
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Adobe Reader XI or equivalent
Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher
Access to printer and associated software
Access to scanner and associated software
Digital imaging software
File compression software
Windows users:
Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (Windows 8 recommended)
1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended)
Mac OS users:
Mac OSX v10.5 or higher (Mac OSX v10.6 recommended)
1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended)
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
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If you choose to pay your course fees up-front in full, you’ll benefit from a 15% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% Deposit
If you choose to pay 50% of your course fees up-front, you'll benefit from 50% of the standard (or advertised) discount.
Payment Plan
Pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
zipMoney Payment Plan
If you need a little more flexibility in your finances, and want to pay off your course fees over a longer period of time, we can assist by organising zipMoney to pay your course fees directly to us on your behalf, and you pay this loan back to ZipMoney over a period of agreed time with them. zipMoney provides you flexible options of selecting a 24, 36 or 48 months interest-free payment plan (dependant on which course you are enrolling into) to suit your lifestyle, giving you more flexibility than ever before.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your Internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
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