Careers Training Centre

ACM30321

Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

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ACM30321 Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care course is intended for people interested in pursuing a career as a Zoo/wildlife keeper in the captive animal industry. Students will gain an understanding of day-to-day functions of Wildlife Keepers. Keepers are required to interact with the public, offering visitors educational information and helping to ensure their visit to the Zoo is a positive experience.

Delivery mode

Careers Training Centre offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Traineeship

Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $7,990 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with Careers Training Centre.
Study mode Traineeship
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $7,990 $0

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care will prepare you for the following roles.

Wildlife Carer

A Wildlife Carer looks after injured or sick native animals until they can be returned to their natural habitat. You might be employed by an animal...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Zoo Keeper

A Zoo Keeper cares for animals in zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, nature parks and aquariums. You might work with a particular kind of animal or you mi...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Field Assistant

Field Assistants support conservation officers, parks and wildlife rangers, environmental scientists, and heritage officials with different types o...

Avg yearly income $91,780
Entry barriers Low

Wildlife Rehabilitator

A Wildlife Rehabilitator cares for injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife with the aim of releasing them back into their natural habitats. You might w...

Avg yearly income $69,524
Entry barriers Low

Conservation Officer

Conservation Officers develop and implement programs to protect our environment and natural resources including agricultural land, forests, fishes,...

Avg yearly income $92,300
Entry barriers Low

Veterinary Nurse

A Veterinary Nurse assists with many of the daily operations at a veterinary surgery. You might have to help veterinarians while they treat an anim...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

About Careers Training Centre

Careers Training Centre was established to meet industry demands and training is conducted at sites and venues that suit the student and the employer and to best meet the current and future needs of the industry.

Operating since 2012
Legal name Capta Group Pty Ltd
RTO code 40557