Certificate III in
Captive Animals

This training package has changed and minor alterations to the course has occurred. All new students will be in the waiting list to be enrolled into the new course in the near future.

For information please contact the Institute.  

Full time: 18 - 24 months

For information regarding dates such as enrolment, orientation and study breaks please visit the Academic Calendars page. 

Successfully completing our captive animals course can lead to a range of professional roles including being a:

• trainee keeper
• pre-trade keeper
• assistant keeper
• animal care attendant
• wildlife animal carer

You must have:

• a minimum of 6 months of work experience in an approved captive animal facility
• a minimum of 8 hours work placement per week, in paid or volunteer work in an approved captive animal facility (pet shops are not a suitable placement facility)
• completed an application form 

Please note: students who don't have the minimum work experience may still apply as long as they meet the weekly placement requirements.

You will require access to a computer with WIFI capabilities, a microphone and camera to attend remote classes. 

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW

To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.

A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Direct entry

Recognition of Prior Learning is available.

After completing this course you may wish to expand your knowledge with one of our other animal related courses such as companion animals or veterinary nursing.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3

• Government Subsidised Place
• Payment Plan

This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.

Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2022 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 16 units (including 11 core and 5 electives).