New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3)
Animal Care
A course by
SIT
Gain the skills and knowledge required to assist in the care and husbandry of companion animals within animal facilities or further your animal care training with the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3), delivered online via SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (70 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand animal welfare and facility requirements
Identify legislation, codes of welfare, and professional competencies required in a companion animal facility.
Demonstrate animal identification and handling skills
Identify a range of companion animal breeds, apply safe handling, restraint, training, and transportation techniques.
About This Course
This qualification provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to care for animals within welfare standards and practices in a non-production context, such as animal rescue centres, boarding facilities, and pet daycares. Graduates will gain practical and theoretical understanding related to companion animal welfare, husbandry, preventative health, and professional behaviours necessary for animal care roles.
Course Content
- Introduction to professional skills when working with companion animals
- Companion animal facility welfare legislation and codes
- Identification, behaviour, handling, and transportation of companion animals
- Anatomy, function, and preventative health of companion animals
- Hygiene and wellness management in animal care
- Holistic husbandry practices
- Basic reproduction and neonatal care in companion animals
- Basic first aid for companion animals
- Day-to-day feeding, handling, and health routines in companion animal facilities
- Application of health and safety requirements in animal care facilities
- 40-hour practicum (work placement) in companion animal setting
Entry Requirements
Open entry subject to discretion of delegated authority and sufficient capability to complete the course.
Build towards these roles
Animal care assistantPet store assistantAnimal rescue centre staffPet grooming assistantKennel/cattery staffAnimal daycare assistantCompanion animal facility support roles
Build skills in these industries
Animal care and welfare
