FAQ'S

Can I start the Animal Care courses at any time during the year?

We offer two flexible study options for our Animal Care courses.

1) Self-paced + Online

You can select our self-paced online eLearning option, which includes workplace training at an approved location of your choice. Our online eLearning courses are available for enrolment year-round. To get started, simply visit the qualification pages:

2) On-campus + Workplace

We also provide on-campus and workplace blended courses for our Animal Care programs. You can choose from our Certificate II courses at Cat Haven (Shenton Park) and Dogs’ Refuge Home (Shenton Park), Landsdale Farm (Darch), our Ascot campus, or our Certificate III course in collaboration with RSPCA (Malaga).

Each course has multiple intake opportunities throughout the year. For the latest course dates, we recommend checking our timetable and key dates. To learn more about our workplace blended courses, please visit the qualification pages:

If you’re a high school student, you can also explore our on-campus course in Ascot with two intakes available annually. Please note that Year 12 students are eligible to apply for the semester one intake. For more info, please see the qualification page:

Why choose AVT?

100% Focused on Animal Care

Because we specialise in animal care, behaviour and veterinary training - everything you will learn is based on real industry needs and demands!

Prerequisite course for veterinary nursing

Real Outcomes You Can Trust

92% of AVT graduates are employed or enrolled in further study after training, and 92% would recommend AVT (NCVER data).

Prerequisite course for veterinary nursing

Support Students Recommend

Students consistently tell us how supported they feel. Our trainers are here to guide you and answer your questions and help you stay on track.

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