Animal Care and Horse Industry

Assessment conditions for Certificate II in Animal Care require learners to have access to an animal care facility. For some delivery locations, this may occur on a TAFE NSW site. Please check your preferred campus location for campus-specific entry requirements.

Animal attendant or carer

Pet shop attendant

Assessment conditions for Certificate III in Animal Care Services require learners to have access to an animal care facility. For some delivery locations, this may occur on a TAFE NSW site. Please check your preferred campus location for campus-specific entry requirements.

animal carer and welfare worker

animal shelter/kennel/cattery worker

animal care receptionist or customer service staff

pet exerciser or minder

pet shop worker

rural and remote community animal health worker.

A calm, compassionate and reliable nature

An adequate level of fitness to manage the physical demands of working with horses and handling related equipment

A passion and enthusiasm for horses and their welfare

A computer or similar device with internet connection

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level

TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test.

This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

equine groom

stud hand

strapper

farmhand

trail ride assistant.

Please check your preferred location for campus-specific entry requirements.

stud hand

foal watch attendant

broodmare attendant

stallion attendant

yearling attendant.

Assessment conditions for Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming) require learners to have access to an animal care facility. For some delivery locations, this may occur on a TAFE NSW site. Please check your preferred campus location for campus-specific entry requirements.

pet groomer

animal carer

animal shelter/kennel/cattery/pet shop worker

mobile dog groomer

small dog grooming business owner.

At least 18 years of age by course start as evidenced by a valid form of ID

A letter of support from a registered veterinary practitioner who is able to supervise you implanting microchips. This letter should document the following information:

That the veterinarian is an authorised implanter,

The veterinarian will supervise the microchip implantation of a total of 10 animals, which consists of 3 dogs (one of which must be conscious) and 3 cats (one of which must be conscious), with the remaining 4 either being a dog or cat and either conscious or unconscious, and

You have access to an animal care facility, veterinary practice or shelter

council ranger

dog and cat breeder

companion animal worker.

Completion of the Certificate II in Animal Care as evidenced by your certificate or transcript, or

Completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification in a related field, like the Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care or Certificate III in Animal Care Services, as evidenced by your certificate or transcript, or

Take part in an interview and complete a TAFE NSW Entry Pathways Toolkit, which we will use to evaluate your current skills and knowledge in an animal science discipline to determine if they are equivalent to the above qualifications

Access to a veterinary clinic to fulfil your mandatory work placement requirements as evidenced by a letter with an official letterhead from your employer

veterinary sales representative

veterinary receptionist

zoo keeping veterinary nurse

equine veterinary nurse

veterinary nurse in organisations such as the RSPCA or Animal Welfare League.

That you have achieved a Certificate II in Animal Care or higher-level qualification in an animal science discipline as evidenced by a copy of your certificate or transcript

Exhibited animal keeper

Pre-trade keeper

Assistant keeper

Animal care attendant

Wildlife animal carer

Wildlife rescue and wildlife conservation

Wildlife presenter

Marine animal attendant

Zookeeper

Native wildlife carer

Wildlife rehabilitator

Animal technical officer

Aquarist