Foster your passion for animals and their care with a qualification that leads you to employment with a wide variety of employers. If you have an interest in working in animal service and care related industries this programme will help you develop the required skills.

Gain an insight into what roles are available in the animal care industry or use your qualifications towards entry to a higher-level programme.

The programme is based on practical learning and includes excursions to several farms, SPCA sites and wildlife parks.

What will this programme cover?

• Animal behaviour
• Animal health and health management
• Safe working practice in animal care industries
• Companion animal anatomy and physiology
• Ethical behaviour in relation to animals
• Time management
• Stress management

Related Careers

• Zoo assistant
• Boarding kennel or cattery assistant
• Animal related product retail sales

What do you need to apply?

For entry to this programme it is desirable you have 9 NCEA level 2 credits in a science subject (preferably biology) or equivalent, and 12 NCEA Level 1 numeracy credits or equivalent, and 12 NCEA Level 1 literacy credits or equivalent.

If you don't have the stated entry criteria, talk to us about whether you have the equivalent skills and knowledge or to determine if this is the right programme for you.

Other
Experience in an industry environment is highly desirable.

Programme Recognition

This programme is accredited by NZQA and moderated by Agriculture Industry Training Organisation.

Further Study Options

National Certificate in Veterinary nursing
(Level 5)

National Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
(Level 5)