New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care – Companion Animals
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
|---|
About the course
Ready to kick-start your professional career working with animals? You might be straight out of school, already working with animals, or thinking about a career change.
This programme covers all aspects of animal care, including their health, hygiene, behaviour, and handling. You'll develop the practical knowledge and skills to care for a wide range of companion animals, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, reptiles, and birds, in various settings, including your home, pet shops, kennels, and catteries.
Entry requirements
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students
Academic requirements
Open Entry – There are no academic requirements for this programme.
And meet one of the English entry requirements;
- Applicants for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme. Or
- Have an IELTS score of 5 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or
- An equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
Additional requirements
Non-academic requirements
Fill in the following forms:
- Health and tetanus declaration
- Provide a copy of your current criminal conviction history
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- We have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes to help you prepare for further academic study.
For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 280 KB)
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Unitec is New Zealand’s largest institute of technology offering a wide range of work-oriented programmes and short courses. We offer leading employment-focused education at our two campuses in Mt. Albert, and Waitākere. At Unitec we think the traditional view of spending hours in a lecture theatre is out-dated. And that's why we approach learning differently. With our unique combination of world-class theory and hands-on experience, you'll get the skills to meet the changing needs of employers. And because our tutors are industry-based, they know what it takes to make it in the real world. We offer a friendly and diverse learning environment with flexible study programmes, lots of support, and hands-on experience to build the skills you need for your career and your future.