This course is approved by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Course Code:
ACM30417
Course Provider:
Dentos Pet Stylist Academy
Start Date:
Enrol anytime
RTO Code:
2875
Course Features:
Online Study (Self-Paced)
Easy-to-read course materials including posted textbooks
Videos and Webinars
Telephone Support from our Accredited Trainers
Email Support from our Accredited Trainers
Online Assessments
Practical Training (for students attending the academy)
Study with qualified groomers and dog trainers
State-of-the-art academy
All equipment provided
Course Overview
Do you have a passion for animals? Looking for a career in the pet industry?
The ACM30417 Certificate III Companion Animal Services reflects the role of those working in pet related industries. The skills developed during the course can be used across many aspects of the pet industry. You will learn the basic skills and knowledge of animal care to prepare you for work in the animal industry.
You’ll learn to maintain and monitor animal health, maintain hygiene and infection control and provide basic care to a range of companion animals. The course also provides industry skills in areas such as animal care and nutrition, animal wellbeing, workplace information, environment sustainability and work health and safety.
By completing this qualification, you will be able to work in a variety of roles including, pet shop attendant, kennel attendant, cattery attendant, assistant dog trainer, pet exerciser, assistant grooming attendant.
This course reflects the role of individuals required to apply a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied pet industries and undertake skilled work. This qualification serves also as a pathway for further learning.
Career Outcomes
Grooming assistant
Pet retail
Dog boarding employee
Dog daycare employee
Start a mobile dog grooming business
Entry Requirements:
To be eligible for this course, you must:
Be at least 17 years old
Completed Year 10, or equivalent
Internet access and email address
Organise work placement or volunteer work in a suitable animal facility OR attend the campus for practical training
About course Provider:
Dentos Pet Stylist Academy is Australia’s leading education provider for dog grooming courses. We are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 2875) and the only approved school in Australia to teach Pet Grooming to international students (CRICOS #0185A).The Dentos Pet Stylist Academy was established in 2009 by Emily Myatt, who has over 20 years’ experience within the grooming industry. Emily is a Master Groomer, an Australian award-winning pet stylist, international grooming speaker and international grooming judge.
The Academy is located in Broadbeach Waters, a suburb of the Gold Coast, Qld. The school is fully air-conditioned and includes training rooms, doggy daycare and a fully operational grooming salon. The school is equipped with modern grooming classrooms as well as state of the art equipment.
With a commitment to education, Dentos Pet Stylist Academy develop students who have the knowledge, skills and techniques to become qualified dog groomers.
