With over 25 years of experience, Perth, Western Australia based AVT (Applied Vocational Training) is 100% dedicated to providing students with a pathway in animal care. Working closely with industry and government bodies, AVT Trainers write and deliver the most up to date course material in Australia.
AVT qualifications are recognised and highly respected amongst industry professionals throughout Australia. In fact, 93% of AVT graduates are employed or enrolled in further study after training (NCVER, 2022).
Equine Short Courses
Government Funding
AVT is a Registered Training Organisation, and offers nationally recognised and accredited qualifications.
AVT is approved to offer a range of government funded subsidies for selected courses.
AVT have delivered animal care including veterinary nursing related courses for over 25 years.
AVT offers a range of qualifications relating to the areas of animal care. You can commence your qualification in Animal Care (Animal Studies) and move on to further education in Veterinary Nursing or Animal Behaviour and Training.Â
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your knowledge in these areas, our qualifications are well recognised and trusted by employers.
Jobs and Skills WA funded coursesÂ
*Funded places are subject to eligibility and availability.
The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees.
Skilled volunteers and foster carers play a crucial role in animal rescues, offering hands-on care and enrichment to animals in need. With formal training, you can take your compassion further and contribute meaningfully to animal welfare efforts.
If you’re a doggy daycare worker, groomer, shelter attendant or ranger, enhance your skills by understanding canine behaviour. Learn how the ACM40322 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training can help you handle dogs more effectively and ethically.
Already a dog trainer, Kelby sought to expand her knowledge and refine her skills by enrolling in AVT’s Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training. Now, she feels more confident in supporting owners and taking on more challenging cases in her business, Full of Beans Dog Training.
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The leader in delivery of Australian Nationally Recognised Qualifications including ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (formerly Animal Studies), ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services, ACM40818 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and ACM40322 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training.
Applied Vocational Training (AVT) delivers a range of qualifications and short courses for students wishing to pursue a career working with animals.Â
AVT is a Registered Training Organisation based in Perth, Western Australia, providing on-campus and online courses to students studying throughout Australia. More about us →
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where our campus is based, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and we commit to walking alongside our indigenous brothers and sisters. We extend that respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in our community.
Applied Vocational Training (AVT) is proudly a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5273).
