Get job ready skills and knowledge to set you up for work at kennels, pet stores, rescue shelters or even in pet grooming.
Australians love their pets! If you would you love to work with animals, the Certificate III in Animal Care Services is the course for you.
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification is a great introduction to animal care if you're considering veterinary nursing or even studying to become a vet, or if you're serious about a career in animal care or welfare. You'll learn how to interact safely with different animals and assess their welfare, communication skills, infection controls, and basic animal first aid.
Depending on the training provider you choose, you can choose a study specialisation such as animal care, pet grooming or customer service.
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship or traineeship in this industry.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
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.
You will gain skills in interacting safely, providing animal first-aid, walking and bathing dogs, as well as grooming crossbreed dogs and companion animals according to breed and coat. Build your knowledge of how to provide care to a wide range of animal species including dogs, rodents, rabbits, birds, fish, and reptiles.
This course is ideal if you wish to begin working in animal care, and if you’re already employed or volunteering in the industry, the course will give you a formal qualification to further develop your skillset and help advance further in your current workplace.
Turn your passion into a profession and start your career in animal care with this entry-level course. You will gain job ready skills needed to be employed in a broad range of roles in the animal care industry, such as:
- Animal Care
- Pet Grooming
- Dog Daycare
- Pet Boarding
- Dog Walking
- Pet Sitting
- Rescue Shelters
- Breeding Establishments
Do you love animals and want to follow your calling to work with cats, canines and all creatures? If your dream is to work day-to-day with animals, this course will give you job ready skills to be employed in a broad range of roles in the animal care industry, including dog daycare, boarding, rescue shelters, pet sitting, dog walking, breeding establishments and other animal businesses.
Learn from our expert team of lecturers who are specialists in animal care and passionate about teaching and maintaining the highest standards of health, feeding and welfare for animals. You’ll gain skills in interacting safely, providing animal first-aid, as well as walking and bathing dogs. Build your knowledge of how to provide care to a wide range of animal species including dogs, rodents, rabbits, birds, fish, and reptiles.
This course is ideal if you wish to begin working in animal care, and if you’re already employed or volunteering in the industry, the course will give you a formal qualification to further develop your skillset and help advance further in your current workplace.
Turn your passion into your profession and start your career in animal care with this entry-level course.
Study in specialist facilities
SM TAFE is the only TAFE to offer a live veterinary clinic based at our Bentley campus, open to the general public, staff and students to make bookings for consults and surgeries. Students gain on-the-job skills in animal care with a range of species including dogs, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, lizards, fish, along with an aviary housing various birdlife. The clinic allows the development of skills in a safe and supported environment.
The Murdoch campus has a dedicated pet grooming clinic where students can develop hands-on animal care skills in a real-world setting.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
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.
If you’ve always dreamed of working with animals and are passionate about their care and well-being, then our ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services – RSPCA Program is the perfect way to get started. This nationally recognised qualification will equip you with skills and knowledge required to work in a broad range of roles in animal care facilities and services. AVT’s course offers a unique opportunity for hands-on learning at the RSPCA WA. Immerse yourself in the world of animal care with our RSPCA Program, which includes two days of classes per week: 1 day at the renowned RSPCA shelter facility in Malaga WA, and 1 day at AVT’s purpose built Animal Care Facility in Ascot. This course is designed to provide you with comprehensive training in animal care services. You’re not required to find a work placement because all your essential practical training will take place at the RSPCA and AVT. Eligible students may obtain subsidised fees under Jobs and Skills WA, find out more on the AVT website. AVT is a locally owned and operated Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5723) and has been delivering animal care qualifications for over 25 years.
Delivery location
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.