Biology
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.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 1 year

Identify legislation, codes of welfare, and professional competencies required in a companion animal facility.

Identify a range of companion animal breeds, apply safe handling, restraint, training, and transportation techniques.

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.
What you need to know first
Open entry subject to discretion of delegated authority and sufficient capability to complete the course.

Animal care and welfare
Companion animal services
Veterinary support

Animal care assistant
Pet store assistant
Animal rescue centre staff
Biology
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.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 1 year

Identify legislation, codes of welfare, and professional competencies required in a companion animal facility.

Identify a range of companion animal breeds, apply safe handling, restraint, training, and transportation techniques.

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.
What you need to know first
Open entry subject to discretion of delegated authority and sufficient capability to complete the course.

Animal care and welfare
Companion animal services
Veterinary support

Animal care assistant
Pet store assistant
Animal rescue centre staff
Recognise anatomical structures, describe functions, and maintain companion animal health through hygiene practices.
Health and tetanus declaration required.
Current criminal conviction history required.
International applicants: minimum IELTS 5.0 (no band lower than 5.0) or equivalent as per NZQA rules.
Computer access and ability to use electronic documents.
Pet grooming assistant
Kennel/cattery staff
Animal daycare assistant
Companion animal facility support roles
Recognise anatomical structures, describe functions, and maintain companion animal health through hygiene practices.
Health and tetanus declaration required.
Current criminal conviction history required.
International applicants: minimum IELTS 5.0 (no band lower than 5.0) or equivalent as per NZQA rules.
Computer access and ability to use electronic documents.
Pet grooming assistant
Kennel/cattery staff
Animal daycare assistant
Companion animal facility support roles