New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals) (Level 4)
Prepare for a career as an animal technician or supervisor with a certificate in animal management focused on companion animals. Gain practical skills in animal healthcare, husbandry, and welfare with work-integrated learning.
NZ$9,534
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Supervise and care for companion animals
Ability to work as a supervisor or technician involved with the daily care and welfare of animals.
Manage animal welfare and healthcare
Apply knowledge of healthcare, husbandry, animal behaviour, and welfare to ensure the well-being of companion animals.
About This Course
This course is designed for those passionate about working with companion animals, equipping students with essential skills in care, management, anatomy, physiology, and occupational health and safety. It includes both on-campus and real-world practical experience, requiring 60 hours per semester of placement at an external facility. Graduates will be qualified to supervise or work in various companion animal care settings, including animal centres, sanctuaries, kennels, catteries, doggie daycares, and more.
Course Content
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Companion Animal Husbandry A
- Companion Animal Husbandry B
- Companion Animal Healthcare
- Companion Animal Behaviour
- Companion Animal Welfare
- Companion Animal Practicum A
- Companion Animal Practicum B
- Occupational health and safety
- Work-integrated learning
- Day-to-day care and management of companion animals
Entry Requirements
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits; or a recognised equivalent
Build towards these roles
Animal centre workerAnimal sanctuary workerSupervisor of kennelsSupervisor of catterySupervisor of doggie daycareAnimal rehabilitation workerAnimal breeding facility workerAnimal quarantine facility worker
Build skills in these industries
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