Course Overview
The Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training has been designed for those with experience in working with and caring for animals, to develop the skills required to interpret animal behaviour, apply animal learning theory, and to evaluate best practice conditioning and training methodologies and techniques to meet the welfare needs of animals, and to provide ethical services for their carers/clients.
Working with a specific species or across a range of species, this qualification provides options for those working in animal rehoming/adoption, rehabilitation roles, exhibited animal facilities or who specialise in conditioning or training different species.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Animal trainer
- Animal training practitioner
- Dog trainer
- Horse educator
- Animal handler
- Animal control and regulation assistant
- Animal shelter assistant
Recognition
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
- 12 months
- Three days per week are required of your time, one dedicated to theory and two dedicated to placement in a behaviour centre or shelter
Entry Requirements
- Whilst there are no official entry requirements, this extremely sought after course has limited placements so that we can offer you a personal training experience
- The Animal Academy highly recommends that a Certificate III in Animal Care Services or higher is held as those with experience will take precedence for placements. Those with prior industry experience will also be considered for placements.
- If you are an International student, this course meets the requirements of a ‘fulltime’ course and is a perfect segway from the Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing.
Course Features
- You will be taught by industry experts
- Workplace insurance cover
- Guaranteed small group learning
- Supportive mentoring throughout your period of training
- Regular individual progression meetings
- Placement in to hand-picked behaviour focused centres
- Opportunities to network within the industry
Work Placement
- Work placement is required for this course
- Placements are at set practices, in most instances travel to the facility will be required (at your own expense)
- We do not use ‘own dogs’ as part of the placement and because this course is run over the year you are exposed to 44 weeks of placement not just a few days
Recognition Of Prior Learning
- RPL is available for eligible individuals
Materials
- Electronic textbooks
- Other materials to assist you throughout your training with us
About The Animal Academy
At The Animal Academy, we’re committed to transforming animal care through high-quality education and training. Our goal is to build a new generation of skilled, knowledgeable animal care professionals who make a positive impact on the welfare of animals across various sectors, from pet grooming and training to veterinary assistance and behaviour and training.
We offer a wide range of programs tailored to meet the needs of both beginners and experienced professionals in the animal care industry. Our courses are developed by industry experts to ensure our students gain practical skills and hands-on experience to succeed.
The Animal Academy is a registered training organisation (RTO #45907)
