New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management with strands in Canine Behaviour and Training, Captive Wild Animals, and Companion Animals

The purpose of this qualification is to provide individuals with the skills, knowledge and attributes to ensure a positive welfare state for animals and carry out specific duties to manage the day to day operations within the contexts of canine behaviour and training, zoo/wildlife keeping and companion animal facilities.

This qualification is targeted at individuals who are, or are intending to work in role managing the day-to-day care, welfare and/or training of animals in a care or training facility. This qualification is stranded to recognise the specialist skills and knowledge required to manage the day-to-day care, welfare and/or training in different sectors.

Candidates are likely to have some previous experience in an animal care role.
The industry will benefit from being able to identify appropriately skilled graduates in an animal care and training field.

Graduates will be capable of working under broad guidance.

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.

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