Animal Care and Horse Industry
courses
Your love of animals can be a career full of possibility. Learn how to protect exotic animals or use your creative flair to clip, style and groom domestic breeds. Graduate with practical techniques and theory with confidence, no matter what path you take.
Animal Studies
Spend your work days surrounded by animals that you are responsible for nurturing. Learn to maintain and monitor their health while providing professional services to both fur friend and human.
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TAFE Statement Dangerous Dog Handling and Assessment Workshop
800-163124This animal care workshop is conducted by Steve Austin and is suitable for anyone who may be required to interact with dogs during the execution of their working duties or hobbies, as well as for metre readers, veterinary staff, kennel staff, rangers, police officers, ambulance officers, dog trainers and handlers. You will learn to identify the body language of an aggressive dog and the appropriate response to minimise and avoid serious injury. Appropriate personal protection equipment will be supplied. You will gain first-hand experience and compare various techniques using this equipment. You will have the opportunity to experience a trained dog bite wearing a protective bite sleeve. OHS issues are identified and explored in keeping with industry standards.
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TAFE Statement Natural Therapies for Animals - Herbal Medicine - Advanced
800-001125With qualifications from the National College of Traditional Medicine in Herbal Medicine, your lecturer will teach you how to keep your pets healthy – by keeping it natural. Participants should wear covered shoes and an apron or smock top, and bring 6 glass jars with screw lids, 2 small plastic spray bottles, an eyedropper bottle and 6 sandwich-sized zip lock bags to be able to take home herbal products made at the workshop.
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TAFE Statement Advanced Canine Behaviour
800-000741This webinar is for those seeking an in-depth knowledge of dog behaviour and behavioural management. The course introduces you to the work of a Canine Behaviourist and will show you how to observe and interpret canine behaviour. Students will be shown techniques to use in assessing behaviour and modifying common problem behaviours. This course aims to provide highly technical and advanced information in a comprehensive way for people who don't have a PhD. People working with dogs, or with an interest in behaviour, behavioural consultants and behaviour enthusiasts will all benefit from attending this course. Topics covered include: - Canine neurophysiology, - Physiology of canine behaviour, - Learning in dogs, - Canine Behaviour, - Assessment, - Behavioural Modification Programmes/Rehabilitation, and - Common behaviour problems and solutions.
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TAFE Statement Introduction to Canine Behaviour
800-000738This introductory webinar is designed to give you an introduction into the aspects of canine behaviour based on how a dog communicates, and the interpretations of body language for observing and interpreting behaviour. You will learn to understand the ways in which dogs perceive the world, and be able to identify the way they communicate with us and each other. The Advanced Canine Behaviour seminar is on in 2 weeks.
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TAFE Statement Caring for Native Wildlife in a Clinical Environment
800-001085You will learn the skills and knowledge required to identify, safely catch, control and handle common native wildlife entering clinical environments. This course will cover how to house native animals within a clinical setting, best appropriate to species, how to provide suitable food sources based on species identification, as well as common health reasons for admission to a clinic. It will cover knowledge of controlling the potential risks associated with interacting with animals, including safety procedures to ensure the safety of the handler and the welfare of the animals. This course applies to individuals who are working within a veterinary clinic (all employment levels).
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Certificate II Animal Care
ACM20121-01Channel your passion for animals into your study as you develop practical, foundational skills in animal care. Launch your career as an animal attendant in boarding kennels, pet shops, groomers and welfare organisations.
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Certificate III Animal Care Services
ACM30122-01Enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career as an animal care worker. Understand animal behaviour, monitor their health and learn safe handling techniques. Spend your days interacting with and caring for animals to ensure their wellbeing. And yours, too.
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Certificate III Animal Care Services (Animal Care)
ACM30122-02There’s never a dull day when you work with animals. Care for various animals like birds, reptiles, fish, native mammals, invertebrates, rabbits and rodents. Gain the needed experience and skills to work in animal care businesses, including your own.
Companion Animal Services
Bring your love of animals and learn everything you need to know about working ethically and responsibly in boarding kennels, breeding facilities, or pet shelters.
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TAFE Statement First Aid for Pets
800-000739This course will provide pet owners and people working in the animal industry with the basic tools to be able to provide first aid and perform CPR on their animal successfully. Topics discussed will include basic first aid techniques, how to prepare a pet first aid kit, bandage a wound, perform CPR and what you can do in the first few minutes that could help save an animal's life. Also includes tips and tricks for medicating your animals. The presenter of this seminar is a Registered Veterinary Nurse employed in an animal emergency and critical care environment.
Farriery
Shape a specialist career as a highly regarded master farrier and analyse hoof bio-mechanics, preserve sole integrity and provide knowledgeable expertise to your clients.
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Certificate IV Farriery
ACM40818-01Stand out in the industry as a qualified farrier. Develop advanced skills in assessing hoof mechanics and gain the knowledge and resources to cultivate a successful farrier business. TAFE NSW is a sole and exclusive provider of this accredited course in NSW.
Horse Breeding
Discover the magic and memorable moments created in equine breeding season as you prepare mares to foal down and assist with stud serving in performance and thoroughbred studs.
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Certificate III Horse Breeding
RGR30619-01Immerse yourself in the equine breeding industry through on-the-job training and access to industry-standard facilities. Gain solid theoretical knowledge and practical experience that will enhance your career opportunities both locally and globally.
Horse Racing
Bet on a rewarding career in the Australian horse racing industry as you discover the magic at Randwick and work with the next potential Prince of Penzance on-and-off the track.
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Performance Horse
Stable hand, strapper or stock rider, you’ll find your perfect fit in the booming equine industry. Discover how to build positive partnerships as you learn the correct techniques to work, handle, and ride horses.
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TAFE Statement Handle Horses Safely - Beginner
800-001126You will learn the skills and knowledge required to identify, safely catch, control and handle calm and obedient horses suitable for beginners. It will cover knowledge of controlling the potential risks associated with interacting with horses, including safe procedures to ensure the safety of the handler and the welfare of the horse. This course applies to individuals who have no experience or limited experience handling and interacting with horses.
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TAFE Statement Horse Health
800-001127You will learn the skills and knowledge required to provide practical health care for horses. It will cover knowledge of applying, monitoring and evaluating horse health care, including implementing routine health care practices and treating injury and disease. This course applies to individuals who have no experience or limited experience handling and interacting with horses. The course involves interaction with the TAFE horses.
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TAFE Statement Natural Therapies for Animals – Horse Massage
800-001170Learn the skills and knowledge required to equine massage therapy techniques. This course applies to individuals who have no experience or limited experience massaging horses.
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Certificate III Horse Care
ACM30821-01Gain a solid understanding of horse behaviour and body language that will help you safely care for and handle horses. Learn vital equine management skills that will further your studies or enhance your opportunities to work in the equine industry.
Pet Grooming
No two days will ever be the same when you combine your love for animals with your flair for creativity to clip, groom, and pamper a variety of furry companions – big and small. Launch into a career in a grooming salon.
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TAFE Statement Natural Therapies for Animals-Massage
800-000737Learn how animal Massage and natural therapies can benefit your animals, and how these practices may be applied in the home and in the animal workplace. This is a hands on practical workshop which you are able to bring your dog if it is suitable to do so.
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Certificate III Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)
ACM30122-03Indulge your love of animals and become a qualified pet groomer in this highly practical course. Learn to safely handle and interact with animals. Comply with animal welfare policies and gain specialist skills in grooming for various dog breeds.
Veterinary Nursing
Enjoy a competitive edge as a qualified Veterinary Nurse, work in a vibrant team and combine your empathy and medical expertise to provide the best possible care to your fur-patients.
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Statement of Attainment Implant Microchip in Cats and Dogs
900-81576This course is designed explicitly for the animal care industry to help you gain specialised skills that will complement your career. Learn to implant microchips in cats and dogs to apply as an Authorised Identifier with the Office of Local Government (OLG) NSW.
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Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing
ACM40418-01Be prepared for an exciting and rewarding career as a veterinary nurse. Choose an area of specialisation such as companion animals, horses general, horses breeding, horses foal care, pocket pets, wildlife and captive animals or practice programs.
Zookeeping
Preserve and protect endangered exotic animal species, promote conservation awareness, and most importantly, enrich the lives of the animals in your care.
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Certificate III Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care
ACM30321-01Learn to care for animals within exhibited animal care facilities. Positively promote and educate people about conservation and immerse yourself in the exciting world of exotic animals as an exhibited animal carer.