Animal Shelter Worker Skill Set
Want to get job ready skills for working in an animal shelter or rescue organisation?
This short course will give you the skills and knowledge to provide care for animals.
Consisting of units from nationally recognised and accredited qualifications, this short course skill set provides a comprehensive overview of animal shelters; covering key aspects such as animal care, shelter management, and animal selection.
You will learn about best practice for ensuring the welfare of animals, and complying with infection control policies.
This course is a fantastic introduction for anyone considering a career in animal care, and perfect for those wishing to volunteer or work for an animal shelter or rescue organisation or as a foster carer for animals.
Training options
- Skill sets
- STEM
Industry area
- Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
Study area
- Animal Studies
Course ID
- National ID: ACMSS00030
- WA State ID: AE505
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
In this course you will learn the skills to:
1. Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals2. Provide enrichment for animals3. Assess the welfare status of an animal4. Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care5. Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing6. Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
Consisting of units from nationally recognised and accredited qualifications, this short course skill set provides a comprehensive overview of animal shelters; covering key aspects such as animal care, shelter management, and animal selection.
You will learn about best practice for ensuring the welfare of animals, and complying with infection control policies.
This course is a fantastic introduction for anyone considering a career in animal care, and perfect for those wishing to volunteer or work for an animal shelter or rescue organisation or as a foster carer for animals.
Training options
- Skill sets
- STEM
Industry area
- Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
Study area
- Animal Studies
Course ID
- National ID: ACMSS00030
- WA State ID: AE505
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
In this course you will learn the skills to:
1. Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals2. Provide enrichment for animals3. Assess the welfare status of an animal4. Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care5. Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing6. Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
In this course you will learn the skills to:
1. Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals2. Provide enrichment for animals3. Assess the welfare status of an animal4. Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care5. Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing6. Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.