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Companion Animal Services (Certificate III)   


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Trains students at the colleges veterinary clinic. The students learn practical skills and knowledge in animal nutrition, animal health care, retail service procedures, customer advice on care of animals, animal handling and transportation of animals.


Summary

Program Summary
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Duration (depends on entry & exit point): 1 year full-time study
Study Location(s) Available: Bentley
College(s): Swan TAFE
Approximate Tuition Costs: A$10,000 per year
Commencement/Intake Availability: February only
Other Study Costs (paid to College upon start): There is a material fee of A$297.50 paid to the College upon start. Uniforms are also required and cost A$40.

Download our Subject handbook (PDF) of all Animal Studies courses.


Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)
  • Certificate III in Companion Animal Services

Program Components & Pathway

This program can include multiple courses and different entry and exit points providing students the flexibility to begin at the most suitable stage and continue studying till they reach their desired outcome. Please see the study pathway diagram below.

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General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into this course requires the equivalent of Australian Year 10 with passes in English, Maths & Science.

For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary (PDF) for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.


Career Outcomes

Successful completion of this qualification provides graduates with the opportunity to become an operator in a companion animal service organisation such as pet shops, kennels, catteries and welfare agencies.

Further Study & University Options

Students can continue on to study the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or the Certificate III in Racing - Advanced Stablehand.


Additional Program Costs (paid directly to the College)

There is a material fee of A$297.50 paid to the College upon start. Uniforms are also required and cost A$40.


Detailed Course & Unit Information

These courses consist of required units and a broad choice of elective units allowing students to specialise in certain areas. A sample program structure and unit outline is available in the Subject handbook (PDF).


Other General Study Information

For further information about studying at TAFE WA please see our TAFE Colleges section or find out about the application process by clicking on:


Student Profile

atsukoStudent: Atsuko Ichihara - Japan

Course: Certificate II in Animal Care

Where: Swan TAFE - Bentley

"Honestly, it is very hard to study the Animal Care course in a foreign language from my own. However, the teachers and staff who work at Bentley TAFE are very kind and very helpful to all students. So I am enjoying studying this course at Bentley TAFE."

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