Animal Technology - Certificate III & Diploma

Program Summary: This program provides the training to be responsible for a wide range of companion and laboratory animals. Study areas encompass animal handling, husbandry, breeding, nutrition, animal disease and animal surgical techniques.

Qualifications:

Diploma of Animal Technology (RUV50104)
with early exit at
Certificate III in Animal Technology (RUV30104)
These qualifications meet the requirements of the Animal Care and Management Training Package (RUV04)

Program Nos:

DP-2J87, C3-2J88

Campus:

Bruce

Accredited To:

Training Package currently endorsed

Application Method:

REMEMBER! Completing this application form does not guarantee you a place in the course you have chosen. You have completed an application to enrol ONLY.

Availability:

Student intake offered in Semester 1

Delivery Mode:
Diploma: 4 semesters full-time (approx. 21 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent. If you require bridging programs than this may extend your studies by at least 1 semester
Certificate III: (early exit only) 2 semesters full-time (approx. 21 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent

Youth Allowance/Austudy: Click here for more information

Job Opportunities:
Diploma: Animal technologist in scientific laboratories, educational institutions, veterinary hospitals, domestic animal shelters and other animal related industries
Certificate III: Animal care attendants in research and educational institutions, veterinary practices, kennels and other animal related industries

Entry Requirements: You must have an ACT Year 12 Certificate (or equivalent) OR be Mature Age (turn at least 20 in first year of study)
Appropriate bridging units in mathematics, chemistry and computing are available if required

Recognition: For information on having your existing skills and knowledge recognised, click here

Additional Information: You are encouraged to combine relevant part-time employment with the advanced stages of your study program. You will be required to wear suitable protective clothing when dealing with animals and in the laboratory.

Credit Transfer: The Diploma gives credit into:
University of Canberra
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology
- Bachelor of Human Nutrition
- Bachelor of Medical Science
Australian National University
- Bachelor of Science.
For further information on credit received for qualifications completed at CIT, check the Pathways Guide or call the Student Services Hub on 6207 3188.

Subjects: To gain the Diploma of Animal Technology you must successfully complete the following.

Subject

Course No

Title

Nat/State ID

Core (complete all)

Stage 1

BIOL

112

Biology concepts

-

ANIM

BA561

Companion animal husbandry

AAA652

ANIM

BA597

Animal ethics and welfare

AAA564

ANIM

142

Animal bio-security procedures

-

COMP

BJ525

Scientific spreadsheet applications

AAA631

LABT

154

Basic microscopy

-

ANIM

BA598

Laboratory animal husbandry

AAA650

OHSS

261

Animal facility OHS

-

COMM

371

Industry communication

-

ANIM

143

Less common laboratory animals

-

COMM

GD830

Job seeking skills

NCS003

Stage 2

MATH

BH506

Introductory mathematics

AAA640

ANIM

BA599

Animal health

AAA657

BIOL

BG539

General microbiology

AAA712

ANIM

144

Animal anaesthesia

-

BIOL

BG535

Anatomy and physiology I

AAA709

ANIM

BA560

Farm animal husbandry

AAA651

ANIM

BA563

Practical animal breeding

AAA655

ANIM

145

Research animal procedures

-

WKNV

137

Practical work placement

-

You may early exit here with a Certificate III in Animal Technology

Stage 3

BIOL

BG536

Anatomy and physiology II

AAA710

BIOL

BB523

Biological techniques A

AAA701

MATH

BH505

Laboratory mathematics

AAA641

ANIM

146

Animal surgery

-

ANIM

147

Animal house design

-

CHEM

130

The chemistry of solutions

-

ANIM

148

Animal facility management

-

Stage 4

ANIM

117

Animal biochemistry

-

BIOL

BG516

Genetics

AAA711

ANIM

149

Animal pathology

-

ANIM

BA802

Animal behaviour

AAA658

ANIM

150

Research animal nutrition

-

ANIM

151

Animal reproductive techniques

-

BIOL

BG542

Vertebrate zoology

AAA720