FAQ'S

Are your animal care and vet nursing courses nationally recognised?

Yes, our qualifications in Vet Nursing, Animal Studies/Care, Animal Behaviour and Training, Horse Care (previously offered under the code: ACM20217) are nationally recognised.

Our company, Applied Vocational Training (AVT),  is registered with the Australian Government training registration authority ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority).  Our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) number is 5273. The qualifications we offer are nationally recognised Certificates.

Our course material is designed and developed in-house by our team of veterinary and animal science professionals, ensuring it reflects the latest industry practice.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA) and The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers Australia (IMDT) also recognise AVT.

Our registration authority can be viewed on the training.gov.au website, which is the Australian Government’s website for details of registered courses and training providers – view our details here.

Learn more about Nationally Recognised Courses here

We strongly recommend you search the training.gov.au website for any training organisation you may be considering.

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!

AVT graduates make a difference in animal care

Real Outcomes You Can Trust

91% of AVT graduates are satisfied with their training experience, and 83% were employed after training (NCVER, 2025).

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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