We’re committed to the delivery of exceptional training in the fields of animal care and veterinary nurse practice. We help our students take the right step with support and guidance.
Animal Industries Resource Centre (AIRC) has been a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) since 1996. That makes us the longest practicing private animal care and vet nurse RTO in Australia. We’ve helped generations of vet nurses develop their careers, many of whom now operate in senior level positions in the most advanced veterinary facilities internationally and across Australia. We continue to enable students by pairing experience and excellence with emerging best practices, online support, and in-demand, nationally recognised certifications.
In choosing to study with AIRC, you gain our commitment to your learning and growth and a wealth of opportunity to further your role in the world of animal care. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality education and guidance to our students. Our approach is personal and dedicated.
The nationally recognised course, BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is a valuable qualification for those wishing to complement their current operational skills. This course will allow you to develop and formalise advanced business skills and attain a nationally recognised qualification. Providing a broad introduction to business management, you will learn fundamental skills including: emotional intelligence, project management, recruitment and how to manage a team of employees.
Learn moreThe ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing is the next step to advance your knowledge and skills in veterinary nursing and leadership. AIRC offers Diploma specialisations in the fields of General Practice, Dental, Emergency and Critical Care, and Surgical.
Are you a qualified Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse looking to advance your knowledge and skills in veterinary nursing? This qualification reflects the role of a senior veterinary nurse who works under the supervision of a registered veterinarian, to provide leadership to staff and advanced nursing care for animals including applying specialist skills and in-depth knowledge to patient assessment, care and management within a veterinary workplace.
Learn moreACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is a nationally recognised course that provides training in practical and technical skills relevant to the care and nursing of animals, and the underpinning knowledge required to apply those skills in a variety of workplace situations.
The course begins with animal care basics such as safety, communication and how animals work. You then move onto more advanced studies including client care, surgical nursing, medical nursing, radiography, pathology, anaesthesia, dentistry and reproduction.
Learn moreDevelop foundational knowledge to support your role. Learn how to provide advice on care for animals and professional support for their owners.
This qualification serves to meet the entry requirement for Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Learn moreAre you passionate about the care of animals and looking to gain some fundamental knowledge before embarking on a higher qualification? If so, ACM10121 Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways is an ideal introduction to this industry.
This course is a prevocational, nationally recognised qualification, allowing flexibility in learning and assessment. One of the units within this qualification can be used towards the Certificate II in Animal Studies qualification in the Animal Care and Management Training Package (ACM).
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