Course Overview

The animal welfare industry predominantly focuses on supporting an animal’s wellbeing and assessing its environmental conditions, in addition to dealing with managing animal behaviour and rehabilitation.

Have you ever felt strongly about animal rights? Do you want to make a difference to their quality of life? This course can give you the fundamental knowledge of how to support these beloved creatures and help you to pursue roles in animal sanctuaries, pet shops, zoos and other private organisations.

This Certificate in Animal Welfare covers everything from potential problems around disease prevention, appropriate shelter, nutrition and humane handling.

Being one of the more comprehensive Animal Welfare courses online, this course has been specifically designed from the ground up by industry professionals. Each unit has been created to help you develop a strong understanding of the industry, elevating your expertise above others looking to succeed in this highly competitive industry.

Career Outcomes

• Pet Resort Attendant
• Emergency Phone Call Operator
• Ambulance Driver
• Animal Rehabilitator
• Animal Groomer
• Animal Technician Assistant
• Animal Carer
• Veterinary Assistant

Duration and Study Load:

• Flexible duration (12 months access & tutor support)
• Average course completion time – 15 to 20 weeks
• Self-paced fully supported learning

Entry Requirements:

• You must have a computer and an internet connection. If you do not have a computer or tablet, we can supply one
• Over the age of 18 (if you are not, we would need to speak with a guardian)
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Be aware that any disabilities may affect your ability to work online; please notify us so that we can fully support you with your studies

About course Provider:

Learning Online is a new-age education provider with the mission of delivering practical skills to Australians so that you can get the most out of life.

We specialise in short courses that have been carefully crafted to deliver you the skills you’ll need to succeed.

By partnering with industry experts our courses are highly relevant to what’s occurring in industry right now, which means that when you graduate from a Learning Online course, you’ll be able to start applying those skills and create an impact in your role from day one.

With a combination of interactive video tutorials, custom designed industry-based kits and text-based learning, your online studies are going to be something you look forward to each day.