Australian Capital Territory

Animal Care Courses in Canberra

Find animal care courses available in the Canberra area.

Courses for beginners

There are 9 courses available in Canberra Australian Capital Territory for beginner learners with no prior experience or qualifications.

RGR10118

Certificate I in Racing
Online
12 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Racing Cadet Steward Kennel Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Racing Cadet Steward Kennel Hand
ACM30122

Certificate III in Animal Care Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
7 - 18 months
$0 - $12,978
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Welfare Officer Animal Management Officer Kennel Hand
Cattery Attendant Animal Control Officer Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Technician Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant
+ 7 more
ACM30321

Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care
Blended, Online
18 months
$7,730 - $13,321
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Officer Veterinary Nurse Wildlife Rehabilitator
Field Assistant Zoo Keeper Wildlife Carer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Officer Veterinary Nurse Wildlife Rehabilitator Field Assistant Zoo Keeper Wildlife Carer + 3 more
ACM20121

Certificate II in Animal Care
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $4,630
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant Wildlife Carer
Zoo Keeper Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Apprentice Animal Trainer Cattery Attendant Animal Shelter Manager Wildlife Officer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Apprentice Animal Trainer Cattery Attendant Animal Shelter Manager Wildlife Officer + 7 more
ACM30122

Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)
Blended, Distance, On Campus
9 - 12 months
$2,225 - $13,382
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pet Groomer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pet Groomer
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Courses for experienced learners

There are 8 courses available in Canberra Australian Capital Territory for experienced learners with prior experience or qualifications.

AHC40122

Certificate IV in Agriculture
Online, Traineeship
12 - 30 months
$0 - $19,124
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Livestock Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Livestock Manager
AHC51422

Diploma of Agribusiness Management
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Manager Farm Manager Station Manager
Dairy Farm Manager Agribusiness Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Manager Farm Manager Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agribusiness Manager + 2 more
AHC50122

Diploma of Agriculture
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager Farm Manager
Farmer Seed Technician Livestock Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager Farm Manager Farmer Seed Technician Livestock Manager + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
Online
36 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Ecologist Science Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Ecologist Science Technician

Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Online
36 months
$24,282
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist
Biology Teacher Forensic Biologist Clinical Researcher Forensic Entomologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist Biology Teacher Forensic Biologist Clinical Researcher Forensic Entomologist + 4 more
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

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