RTO 41462 · Nationally recognised training
Delivered byPet Stylist AcademyNational Skills Training Institute
Certificate I through to Certificate III, plus a dedicated equine stream. Qualifications for working with animals across clinics, kennels, shelters and retail.
Nationally recognised · RTO 41462
All courses are delivered as online study with hands-on work placement, and you can enrol and start at any time. The animal care certificates build on one another, so nothing is wasted if you decide to go further.
ACM10121
Your first step. Build the basics of safe animal handling and workplace skills, and confirm animal care is the right fit.
7 units · $2,000
ACM20121
The essential skills to care for animals day to day and start working in the industry.
12 units · Qld funded from $40
ACM30122
The full qualification. Work confidently across clinics, kennels, shelters and animal retail.
17 units · Qld funded from $40
ACM20221
A dedicated equine stream covering horse care, handling and stable management.
11 units · $3,000
The key differences side by side, including which courses attract Queensland Government funding.
| Cert I Pathways | Cert II Animal Care | Cert III Animal Care | Cert II Horse Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course fee | $2,000 | $3,000 | $4,500 | $3,000 |
| Qld funding | — | From $40 | From $40 | — |
| Units | 7 units | 12 units | 17 units | 11 units |
| Best for | Starting out | Entering the industry | A full career | Equine work |
The certificates build on one another, so you can start where you are and go as far as you want.
Build the basics and confirm animal care is the right fit before committing to a longer qualification.
Start working in the industry, with Queensland Government funding bringing the cost down to a small co-contribution.
The full qualification that opens the widest range of roles, also funded for eligible Queenslanders.
Veterinary clinics · boarding kennels and catteries · animal shelters and rescue groups · pet retail · doggy day care · wildlife parks · and equine stables
Tell us where you are up to and what you would like to do, and we will point you to the right course. We will also check whether you are eligible for Queensland funding.
