Are you working as an animal keeper within the captive animal industry and looking to upskill?
Whether you’re working as a volunteer or in paid employment in zoos, wildlife parks, public aquariums or other facilities that house captive animals, our captive animals' course will enhance your understanding of the industry.
You’ll study and complete assessments online, and via a series of compulsory practical workshops.
If you don’t currently work as a keeper, contact us for more information as a work placement with one of our captive animal partners may be possible.
Please note: This course will change in the near future and alterations to the structure will occur. All new students will be enrolled into the new course.
Last updated:
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:00:11 GMT
Box Hill Institute reserves the right to alter or delete details of a course offering, fees or other information provided
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:
You must have:
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.
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
This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.
Government Subsidised Concession | Government Subsidised Standard | Full Fee | |
Tuition Fee | $605 | $3,026 | $9,996 |
Service Fee | $166 | $166 | $166 |
Core Skills Support Fee | $83 | $83 | $83 |
Material Fee | $544 | $544 | $544 |
Retain Course Items | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Course Estimate | $1,398 | $3,819 | $10,789 |
Payable Estimate (at commencement) | $1,398 | $3,819 | $10,789 |
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).
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