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Our ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care) is designed to cover most of the first year of the ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. If you are not currently working in a veterinary clinic but are committed to pursuing a career as a veterinary nurse, this course is the ideal starting point.
Therefore, if you are not currently working in a veterinary clinic but are committed to pursuing a career as a veterinary nurse, this course is the ideal starting point.
The course is also suitable for a broad range of other roles in a variety of animal care facilities that include boarding, doggy day care, breeding, shelters, animal holding centres, pet grooming, pet sitting and other animal businesses.
Our ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care) is designed to deliver the practical skills and knowledge required you need to start your career as a Veterinary Nurse
If you are not currently working in a veterinary clinic but are committed to pursuing a career as a veterinary nurse, this course is the ideal starting point.
AACI expects that on average, students will have a study load of 16 hours per week to complete this ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care).
If you spend less than 16 hours per week then the 1 year course duration will be adjusted accordingly. This recommendation is for students new to the animal care industry with little prior animal care experience.
Direct entry is available to our Certificate II in Animal Care if you are.
All Students are required to have access to a computer, MS word and the internet
AACI distance education delivery provides you with the flexibility of not requiring any attendance at class or campus.
You are not required to complete any work placement in a VET Clinic or have minimum work experience hours, but AACI recommends you undertake any opportunity to gain work experience.
*AACI shall allow students under 18 years of age to enroll in a qualification if they are turning 18 during the duration of the course, do not attend school and a parent or guardians have consented to enrolment (In certain circumstance).
Upfront payment
This is the most cost-effective option.
Pay up front and you save approximately 12% in service fees compared to the total payments under a payment plan.
Payment options include electronic funds transfer (EFT), credit card (Master Card or Visa), cheque or cash.
Minimum Payment Option
These payment plan options are interest free and suitable for students wanting to manage their cash flow.
It’s handy if you want to get started right away, but don’t have the full amount on hand.
Our weekly & monthly payment plans are flexible and available now. Payment must be made with Master Card or Visa or direct bank transfer.
The Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care) qualification has a total of 17 units of competency
These include 7 core units:
10 set elective units:
Direct entry is available to our Certificate II in Animal Care if you are.
All Students are required to have access to a computer, MS word and the internet
Our ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care) is designed to cover most of the first year of the ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
This Fast Tracks you towards becoming an Australian qualified veterinary nurse and a Register Veterinary Nurse with Australian Veterinary Council of Australia (AVNAT).
AACI is a leading provider in animal care and Veterinary Nursing training.
To successfully achieve competency in this qualification, students will be required to satisfactorily complete the Assessment Tasks contained in both of the Assessment Booklets for each unit in the course.
These Tasks are referenced in the Learner Resources and detailed in our Theory Assessment Booklet and Practical Assessment Booklet that include questioning, demonstrations including
Observation Checklists and Workplace practice tasks.
ACCI recommends that students enrolled in this course perform at least 100 hours of work placement in a real animal care facility.
Please note that work experience can be undertaken
