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"My favourite part of the course was definitely GAP, that's for sure. I had a great time working there. Cat Haven was great too. The experience just all round was just phenomenal."
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"The thing I would tell someone who is thinking about studying this course is, go for it! It's great, it's informative, and if you need help with the study side or planning, the support team is there and they are very helpful."
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"This is a good course if you are not sure what to do next. It is a good introduction into the field, especially if you haven't been to school recently."
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ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (Health & Welfare)

During this course, you will be exposed to a variety of hands on practical training and theory based lessons. Here’s a quick overview of the course. 

  • 14 weeks Intensive Training

    Our intensive training structure allows you to complete all aspects of the course within 14 weeks. You will commit to two days a week during this period to undertake class and practical training.

  • Subsidised Fees start from just $668.20*

    Funding is available under the Jobs and Skills WA Participation Program for eligible students. For full details and conditions click 'Get More Info' below.

  • Unique Learning Environment at Cat Haven and Greyhounds as Pets

    As part of your practical training, you will attend the Cat Haven or Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) kennel facility one day per week. You will be supervised by AVT Trainer and Assessors when on-site.

  • No Prerequisites

    Just bring your passion for animal welfare, attend all training days, be at least 18 years of age, be physically capable of handling and restraining animals, standing on your feet for extended periods of time and be able to lift up to 10kg. To read the course outline, click 'Get More Info' below.

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Our Enrolment Officers are available to answer any questions you have. Request a call from one of our friendly team members and you will get the answers you need without any obligation.

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WA’s largest rescue and rehoming shelter for homeless, lost and surrendered cats. 

About Cat Haven

GAP promotes and facilitiates greyhound pet ownership throughout WA.  

About GAP

Perth owned, AVT provides accredited courses specifically in the area of Animal Care. 

About AVT

Jobs and Skills WA provide the government subsidises for training in WA.

About JSWA

*Funded places are subject to eligibility and availability.
The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees.

The leader in delivery of Australian Nationally Recognised Qualifications including ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (formerly Animal Studies), ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services, ACM40818 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and ACM40322 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training.
Applied Vocational Training (AVT) delivers a range of qualifications and short courses for students wishing to pursue a career working with animals. 

AVT is a Registered Training Organisation based in Perth, Western Australia, providing on-campus and online courses to students studying throughout Australia. More about us >

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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where our campus is based, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and we commit to walking alongside our indigenous brothers and sisters. We extend that respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in our community.

Applied Vocational Training (AVT) is proudly a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5273).

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