ACM30122
Certificate III in Animal Care Services

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Certificate III in Animal Care Services

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

Workplace

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 1,900.00
Concession* $ 400.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Already working or volunteering within the industry? Turn your passion for animals into a career and further your future now.

This qualification is suitable if you are currently working at an assistant level in a suitable animal care workplace. Whilst not essential, previous industry experience would allow you to build upon your existing skills and knowledge to further your career.

Enquiries for our Workplace course are open at any time. You can enrol once you have a minimum of 15 hours per week of employment at a suitable industry-specific workplace for your hands-on learning which needs to cover all aspects of the units you are studying.

To commence this course, you will meet with one of our Animal Care teachers to discuss your enrolment, select your specific elective units relevant to your work and goals within the industry. They will discuss your on-campus attendance for some units and regular workplace visits.

Where will this course take me?

Once completed, you will be equipped in a wide range of animal care key necessities in a range of job roles such as:

Animal Attendant
Pet Shop Worker
Animal Care and Welfare Officer
Animal Care Receptionist
Wildlife Carer
Pathway to Vet Nursing or Zoo Keeping

You may be keen to start with our entry level Certificate II in Animal Care Campus based course.

Where will this course take me?

Once completed, you will be equipped in a wide range of animal care key necessities in a range of job roles such as:

Animal Attendant
Pet Shop Worker
Animal Care and Welfare Officer
Animal Care Receptionist
Wildlife Carer
Pathway to Vet Nursing or Zoo Keeping

You may be keen to start with our entry level Certificate II in Animal Care Campus based course.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	2 Jan 2025 - 31 Oct 2026	Part-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training at Alanvale Campus.	Workplace	Apply now

Entry

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills
an interest in animals and enjoy working outdoors
reasonable level of fitness and good people skills
punctuality and attendance
organisational and time management skills
some basic animal handling skills.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a ACM30122 - Certificate III in Animal Care Services.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
ACMBEH301	Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals
ACMGEN303	Assess the welfare status of an animal
ACMGEN304	Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces
ACMGEN309	Provide basic animal first aid
ACMGEN315	Communicate effectively with clients and team members
ACMINF301	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
ACMWHS301	Contribute to workplace health and safety processes

Elective units
ACMBEH302	Provide enrichment for animals
ACMBEH404	Condition animal behaviour
ACMGEN201	Work in the animal care industry
ACMGEN202	Complete animal care hygiene routines
ACMGEN203	Feed and water animals
ACMGEN204	Assist in health care of animals
ACMGEN205	Source and provide information for animal care needs
ACMGEN311	Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
ACMGEN312	Provide nutritional requirements for animals
ACMGEN314	Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
ACMSPE314	Provide general care of birds
ACMSPE316	Provide general care of domestic dogs
ACMSPE320	Provide general care of mammals
ACMSUS201	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMWHS201	Participate in workplace health and safety processes
BSBCMM211	Apply communication skills
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid

Career opportunities

Animal Care Receptionist or Support Officer
Animal Control and Regulation Assistant
Animal Rescue Officer
Animal Shelter Assistant
Assistant Animal Welfare Officer
Captive Animal Keeper
Companion Animal Service Industry Worker
Veterinary Nurse
Zoo or Native Animal Park Keeper

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Career opportunities

Animal Care Receptionist or Support Officer
Animal Control and Regulation Assistant
Animal Rescue Officer
Animal Shelter Assistant
Assistant Animal Welfare Officer
Captive Animal Keeper
Companion Animal Service Industry Worker
Veterinary Nurse
Zoo or Native Animal Park Keeper

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ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Where will this course take me?

Locations, dates & times

Career opportunities

Career opportunities

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ACM30122
Certificate III in Animal Care Services