New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals) (Level 4)
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Toi Ohomai
Develop skills and knowledge to work with companion animals as a qualified animal technician, covering day-to-day care, animal welfare, and industry experience.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Windermere Campus, Tauranga
It will take a total of 1 year
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Knowledge and skills in companion animal care
Develop the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for managing the daily care, welfare, and health of a variety of companion animals.
Work-integrated learning experience
Apply learning in real-world animal care facilities through a minimum of 60 hours per semester of industry placement.
Understanding animal behaviour and welfare
Gain insight into animal behaviour, welfare standards, and ethical responsibilities in handling and supervising companion animals.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 4 certificate equips you for a rewarding career working with companion animals. You'll gain critical knowledge in animal anatomy, physiology, husbandry, practical care, behaviour, and welfare, with significant work-integrated learning at an external facility. Graduates can work in various animal care and management settings, including sanctuaries, kennels, catteries, and animal healthcare roles.
Course Content
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Companion Animal Husbandry A
- Companion Animal Husbandry B
- Companion Animal Healthcare
- Companion Animal Behaviour
- Companion Animal Welfare
- Companion Animal Practicum A
- Companion Animal Practicum B
- Occupational health and safety
- Applied animal care in real-world settings
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy and 10 Numeracy credits, or recognised equivalent
OR successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3)
Declaration Record of Criminal History at enrolment
Completion of off-campus student learning contract
Health and criminal conviction declarations required for fitness to practise
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Animal Care
Veterinary Services
Animal Welfare
Future employment opportunities might be
Animal technician
Supervisor of kennels, catteries, or doggie daycare
Animal centre worker
Animal sanctuary worker
Animal rehabilitation worker
Animal breeding or quarantine facility staff
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