Course Overview
Do you love animals? Are you passionate about caring for and working with wildlife? Are you interested to learn more about how to conserve wildlife and their habitats? Then this course is for you.
This introductory course is designed for anyone who works or cares for animals, from domestic animals at home, to wildlife and farm animals, or in the pet care industry. From veterinary health, disease prevention, animal first aid and rehabilitation care, you will learn broad and varied knowledge and skills, in which you can take with you into any role where you are working or caring for animals. You will also learn about the different ways to conserve wildlife, including the impact habitat use and fragmentation, can have, and about a variety of survey techniques to be used to better understand wildlife, flora, vegetation and marine life.
Who's It For?
- This course is a beginner level course and will lay a sound foundation of knowledge and skills in which can grow with experience and further study
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Veterinary Assistant
- Animal Technician
- Animal Shelter Assistant
- Pet Boarding / Kennel
- Assistant
- Wildlife Shelter Assistant or
- Ranger
- Pet Shop Assistant
- Professional Pet-Minder
What You'll Learn
- Designed to teach you how to manage animal health for pets, wildlife or farm animals, this module will help you understand animal health care and basic veterinarian procedures. From veterinary health, disease prevention, animal first aid and rehabilitation care, you will learn broad and varied knowledge and skills, in which you can take with you into any role where you are working or caring for animals
- In this module, you will learn how to conduct flora and fauna surveys, learn about wildlife conservation theory, habitat rehabilitation, and threatened species recovery. Gain knowledge about the different ways you can conserve wildlife, including the impact habitat use and fragmentation can have, and learn a variety of survey techniques to be used to better understand wildlife, flora, vegetation and marine life
Recognition

Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- 200 hours
Delivery
- 100% Online
- Study at your own pace
Entry Requirements
- There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend, print information in English, write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
- If you identify as having a long-term impairment, disability or medical condition that may impact your ability to complete your online study, please speak to us.
- Please note, you must be 18 years of age and an Australian citizen or resident to enrol in a course with us.
Course Features
- Our courses and content are up to date and relevant in today’s market
- We have high-quality student support with experienced and qualified tutors to help you every step of the way
- Our courses are delivered 100% online and you can study at your own pace
- We have a market-leading student learning and communication platform
- Our courses are flexible, you will have long term access to the course content
- Our courses are affordable, we offer interest-free payment options for all students
- 12-month of access to course content
Professional Recognition
- We partner with industry experts and industry-leading education partners, who are renowned in their chosen fields, to deliver courses that are relevant, practical and interactive.
- Upon completion of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and an Academic Transcript.
Assessment
- Assessments are a critical step in the learning process. They help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving on to the next. They also help your tutor identify where any further support may be required so that you get the most out of your course.
- You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, interacting with tutors, undertaking research and watching videos. Each lesson will conclude with an assignment that is marked by your assigned tutor and returned to you with feedback, and if necessary, some recommended additional reading. Assessments may come in the form of – case studies, quizzes and written assessments.
What next?
Study with the help of our Tutors and the Student Support team to achieve an industry-focussed certificate.
- Enrol with us today to begin your future-focused learning journey.
- After enrolment, we’ll give you a 5-day satisfaction guarantee to ensure the course is right for you.
Subjects
2 Key Modules, made up of 22 subjects
About Careerhouse
Careerhouse offers online, industry-relevant courses. We’re not like other education providers. We aim to offer a holistic, practical, and hands-on approach, to help set you up for success in the real world.
Whether you’re looking to upskill, transition to a new industry, start your own business or take your hobby to the next level, we’ll help take you there.
We partner with industry experts and industry-leading education partners, who are renowned in their chosen fields, to deliver courses that are relevant, practical and interactive.
Our mission is to make sure that you are equipped with the necessary skills to take the next step in your life with confidence.