What other animal science related qualifications are relevant and are deemed equivalent to the Certificate II in Animal Care?

AVT recognised animal care qualifications that qualify for exemption for Veterinary Nursing.

The following nationally recognised qualifications are examples of related qualifications that can be deemed equivalent:

• ACM30117 Certificate III in Animal Studies
• ACM30121 Certificate III in Animal Care Services
• ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services
• ACM30217 Certificate III in Animal Technology
• ACM30317 Certificate III in Captive Animals
• ACM30417 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
• ACM30617 Certificate III in Pet Grooming
• ACM40117 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation
• ACM40217 Certificate IV in Captive Animals
• ACM40322 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training
• ACM50117 Diploma of Animal Technology
• ACM50317 Diploma of Horse Stud Management
• ACM50417 Diploma of Performance Horse Management

Other qualifications may be relevant, although must be a Certificate III or a higher level qualification and will include those where you can demonstrate you have gained experience in all of the following five areas:

1.  Work health and safety risks in an animal care facility
2.  Animal identification, handling and behaviour
3.  Animal nutrition (prepare, present and distribute food and water for animals under supervision and according to animal dietary requirements)
4.  Animal hygiene routines
5.  Animal husbandry and health routines.

As a guide, examples of other qualifications involving animals that may meet equivalency include commencement or completion of degrees in areas such as:

• Animal Science
• Zoology
• Animal Conservation e.g. Wildlife and Conservation
• Animal Management
• Agriculture