Course Overview
If you love animals and aim to build a career that allows you to work alongside them daily, this Pet Care course is the perfect choice to make you stand out from your competitors.
This industry-leading Pet Care course offers important foundational knowledge for working with or keeping pets. Aside from introducing you to various common pet species, you’ll also learn about the law and licensing requirements, animal charities and societies (e.g. Blue Cross). Focusing on common pets such as cats, dogs, and rabbits, you’ll learn to identify signs of ill health and serious health problems in domestic pets and when to seek help from a qualified professional. This is an excellent course for those starting a career working with animals or those wishing to learn more about caring for their pets.
More Content. More Skills. More Value.
Pet Care covers a range of topics associated with caring for animals, including dogs, cats, freshwater fish, horses, reptiles and amphibians, rodents, and rabbits. Get ready to explore an exciting course designed to incorporate both theory and practical elements of pet care.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
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Animal Breeder (within licensing)
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Animal Attendant or Trainer
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Pet Shop Assistant
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Animal Carer
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Employment at a cattery, kennel, pet shop or specialist pet service
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- 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
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
80 Hours
Delivery
100% online – Enrol at any time and study on your own terms. Assessments are designed to improve comprehension rather than test the recall of facts in a timed setting.
Assessment
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Assessments are short answer and multiple choice
Testimonials
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""I am absolutely loving studying with Online Courses Australia! I really love being able to study where and when I want. I would recommend studying with Online Courses Australia if you want to learn at your own pace and get quality assistance." "ErinPet Care
Additional Information
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Instant access (simply enrol online, anytime)
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Fast turnaround on marking (within 1 business day)
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One on one mentor support
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Live chat, 7 days a week
Subjects
About Online Courses Australia Pty Ltd
Online Courses Australia (OCA) is a leading provider of flexible, industry-endorsed online learning that delivers a world-class online learning experience for learners of all ages and backgrounds.
We offer over 100 courses covering thousands of topics across 25+ industries, all CPD accredited and aligned with industry demands. Our offerings are ideal for individuals starting their careers, career changers, and anyone looking to upskill. With every course, students receive lifetime access, compatibility across devices, free “On Demand” content like podcasts and vodcasts featuring celebrities and industry mentors, access to OCA’s Careers Portal, unlimited student support, and mentorship from industry professionals.
Our highly customised learning platform features an intuitive design, mobile accessibility, social learning opportunities, advanced reporting, gamification elements, and e-commerce integration for lifelong learning. OCA ensures students are supported through a sophisticated ticketing system for quick responses and proactive mentorship initiatives, empowering them to gain confidence and skills that are immediately applicable in the workforce.
