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Animal Care

Get skilled in Animal Care in under 4 months!

Animal Handling | General Healthcare
Enrichment & Behaviour

NRT - nationally recognised training - for animal studies, horse care and vet nursing

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Here's what our students say

Mary completed our ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care, kept volunteering and is now working at Cat Haven doing the work she loves.

Alex shares how this course helped him build real knowledge and confidence through in depth learning and practical experience in real shelter environments like Cat Haven and Dogs’ Refuge Home.

Through this course, Brianna secured employment as an Animal Care Attendant! Now Brianna is continuing her journey and studying Veterinary Nursing.
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ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (Health & Welfare)

During this course, you will be exposed to a variety of hands on practical training and theory based lessons. Here’s a quick overview of the course. 

  • 14 weeks Intensive Training

    Our intensive training structure allows you to complete all aspects of the course within 14 weeks. You will commit to two days a week during this period to undertake class and practical training.

  • Subsidised Fees start from just $740*

    Funding is available under the Jobs and Skills WA Participation Program for eligible students. For full details and conditions click 'Get More Info' below.

  • Unique Learning Environment at Cat Haven and Dogs' Refuge Home

    As part of your practical training, you will attend the Cat Haven or Dogs' Refuge Home one day per week. You will be supervised by AVT Trainer and Assessors when on-site.

  • No Prerequisites

    Just bring your passion for animal welfare, attend all training days, be at least 18 years of age, be physically capable of handling and restraining animals, standing on your feet for extended periods of time and be able to lift up to 10kg. To read the course outline, click 'Get More Info' below.

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Our Enrolment Officers are available to answer any questions you have. Request a call from one of our friendly team members and you will get the answers you need without any obligation.

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WA’s largest rescue and rehoming shelter for homeless, lost and surrendered cats. 

The Dogs’ Refuge Home is dedicated to rescuing, caring and rehoming dogs in Perth, WA.

Perth owned, AVT provides accredited courses specifically in the area of Animal Care. 

Jobs and Skills WA provide the government subsidises for training in WA.

*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.

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