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Animals, Science and the Environment
Passionate about animals? Turn your passion into a range of career opportunities. Our Animal studies qualifications prepare you to work in an animal care workplace. Our students gain real workplace skills at our Pet Grooming Salon based at our Murdoch campus and our Student Veterinary Clinic based at our Bentley campus.
Do you have a love for all things nature and science? our Science and the Environment qualifications offer a wildly diverse range of subjects from laboratory operations, horticulture, conservation, landscaping, bushland assessment and rehabilitation, nursery plants, biological surveys, turf management, parks and gardens maintenance, arboriculture, urban pest management, landscape construction and landscape design. All of our qualifications are delivered at our purpose built campus facilities including our laboratories equipped with the latest industry relevant equipment, golf course for turf management, landscape construction area, and Murdoch Student Garden Centre.
Our qualifications are offered from a Certificate II to Advanced Diploma level, Traineeships and Apprenticeships and a range of short courses and skill sets for people based in industry wanting to up-skill.
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Certificate II in Animal Care
Start a career working with animals with the Certificate II in Animal Care. Learn the skills for care and maintenance of animals.
Do you have a passion for pooches, a calling to work with cats or even a fascination with fish? If you love animals and dream of a career in animal care, this course will give you a formal qualification to enter the industry.
Be guided by our team of skilled lecturers who have a wealth of experience in the field, pairing clinical expertise with the drive to provide the highest standard of care to animals to keep them safe, clean, well and content. Learn the foundations of general care of dogs, cats, fish, rodents, rabbits, mammals and invertebrates. Build your knowledge on how to safely handle animals, daily routines such as bathing and drying, assisting with health routines and providing reception services for an animal care facility.
You can gain job ready skills to work as an animal attendant in a kennel, cattery, groomers, vet clinic, local pet shop or even a welfare organisation/animal shelter for abandoned, neglected or injured animals that are in need of care.
90% of surveyed students were highly satisfied with this course.
Study in specialist facilities
SM TAFE is the only TAFE to offer a live veterinary clinic based at our Bentley campus which is open to the general public, staff and students to make bookings for consults and surgeries. Students can gain on-the-job skills in animal care with a range of species including dogs, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, lizards, fish, along with an aviary housing various birdlife. The clinic allows development of skills in a safe and supported environment.
Our Murdoch campus has a dedicated dog day-care training facility and pet grooming clinic where students can develop hands-on animal care skills in a real-world setting. Mandurah campus also has a modified version of a dog day-care, which represents a short-stay facility for dogs.
Certificate II
Certificate III in Animal Care Services
Are you looking for a career working with animals?
Do you love animals and want to follow your calling to work with cats, canines and all creatures? If your dream is to work day-to-day with animals, this course will give you job ready skills to be employed in a broad range of roles in the animal care industry, including dog daycare, boarding, rescue shelters, pet sitting, dog walking, breeding establishments and other animal businesses.
Learn from our expert team of lecturers who are specialists in animal care and passionate about teaching and maintaining the highest standards of grooming, health, feeding and welfare for animals. You’ll gain skills in interacting safely, providing animal first-aid, walking and bathing dogs, as well as grooming crossbreed dogs and companion animals according to breed and coat. Build your knowledge of how to provide care to a wide range of animal species including dogs, rodents, rabbits, birds, fish, and reptiles.
This course is ideal if you wish to begin working in animal care, and if you’re already employed or volunteering in the industry, the course will give you a formal qualification to further develop your skillset and help advance further in your current workplace.
Turn your passion into your profession and start your career in animal care with this entry-level course.
Study in specialist facilities
SM TAFE is the only TAFE to offer a live veterinary clinic based at our Bentley campus which is open to the general public, staff and students to make bookings for consults and surgeries. Students can gain on-the-job skills in animal care with a range of species including dogs, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, lizards, fish, along with an aviary housing various birdlife. The clinic allows development of skills in a safe and supported environment.
Our Murdoch campus has a dedicated dog day-care training facility and pet grooming clinic where students can develop hands-on animal care skills in a real-world setting.
Certificate III
Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)
Fancy a career tidy-up? This course provides training in all aspects of grooming services and qualifies you to work under supervision in a pet grooming salon.
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Pet grooming is an important part of ensuring the overall health, hygiene and happiness of domestic animals. If you want to make a career out of your passion for our furry friends, this course will provide you with specialised training in all aspects of pet grooming services.
Learn from our team of experienced lecturers who can guide you to build a solid skillset in pet grooming, which will qualify you to work under supervision in a pet grooming establishment. Grow your knowledge in providing a high standard of hygiene grooming for domestic pets including washing, brushing and drying dogs, cleaning ears, using grooming tools and equipment, as well as specific grooming for different dog breeds and coats.
This is the most comprehensive qualification for pet grooming in Australia, and you’ll gain job ready skills for employment in any facility offering pet grooming services including, mobile or shop front salons, veterinary clinics, boarding kennels and pet retail outlets.
Students must have a genuine empathy for animals along with the communication skills and physical ability to successfully perform work placement in the pet grooming industry.
Study in specialist facilities
Our Murdoch campus has a dedicated Pet Grooming Clinic open to the general public which provides a simulated workplace environment. Students can gain hands-on experience in a real-life setting serving clients, taking care of animals and advancing their skills in pet grooming.
Certificate III
Certificate II in Aquaculture
Learn the core skills and knowledge in this introduction to the aquaculture industry.
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Are you looking to join a school of fish lovers?
This qualification is the crucial first step towards an exciting career in aquaculture. This course provides students with a range of core skills and knowledge relevant to working in the aquaculture industry. Graduates go on to further studies or working in a range on environments including onshore aquaculture facilities, offshore culture facilities and the ornamental fish industry.
Aquaculture is a fast-growing industry. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) issued a report in 2018 stating that ‘aquaculture is fastest growing food production sector worldwide’. Typical entry-level jobs for those holding Certificate II include:
- Australian and overseas aquaculture farms
- hatcheries and nurseries
- live post-harvest holding facilities, such as processing plants, wholesalers or
- transporters, pet shops, public aquaria, zoos or other facilities with aquatic animals
Study in a specialised facility in the maritime heart of Fremantle
Fremantle campus features extensive salt and freshwater aquaculture facilities, and experienced staff which offers plenty of relevant hands-on opportunities. Our staff have involved students in the culture and applied research projects of many marine and freshwater organisms over the last two decades including species such as abalone, dhufish, yellowtail kingfish, marron and barramundi.
Certificate II
Certificate III in Aquaculture
Expand on your aquaculture skills with advanced aquaculture knowledge.
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Are you looking to join a school of fish lovers?
This course is ideal for those looking to expand on the skills and knowledge they gained in Certificate II in Aquaculture. It also comes packed with opportunities to upskill with either boating or diving skills. While a solid foundation in aquatic science is essential, the aquaculture sector prefers to hire staff with additional boating and/or diving qualifications.
This course will include the maritime safety course Elements of Shipboard Safety (ESS).
Specialist facilities in the maritime heart of Fremantle
Our Fremantle campus features a working aquaculture facility with hatchery tanks and filtration systems and is within convenient walking distance to the fishing industry in Fremantle. Our lecturers have a strong relationship with the Australian Centre for Applied Aquaculture Research (ACAAR) in the neighbouring facility.
Certificate III
Diploma of Aquaculture
Learn the practical skills and knowledge to manage the operations for fish farms, marine farms and hatcheries.
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This higher level qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to manage the operations of fish farms, marine farms and hatcheries. It is suitable for students that hold a Certificate III in Aquaculture or have substantial aquaculture industry experience.
You will also learn skills in planning and designing a water supply and disposal system, and stock culture systems and structures. You will learn the skills necessary to supervise and manage staff.
The environments in which our graduates work include:
- aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take operations
- hatcheries and nurseries
- live post-harvest holding facilities, such as processing plants, wholesalers or transporters
- pet shops, public aquaria, zoos or other facilities with aquatic animals
Study in a specialist facilities
Fremantle campus features extensive salt and freshwater aquaculture facilities, and experienced staff which offers plenty of relevant hands-on opportunities. Our staff have involved students in the culture and applied research projects of many marine and freshwater organisms over the last two decades including species such as abalone, dhufish, yellowtail kingfish, marron and barramundi.
Diploma
Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist)
Gain the skills and knowledge to work in the arboriculture industry. Learn how to identify and prune trees and safely use arboriculture equipment.
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Branch out with a Certificate III in Arboriculture and combine your love of the outdoors with a fascinating career as an arborist.
Gain a range of knowledge and skills to undertake arboriculture related work, and use this qualification as a pathway for further learning required to become an arborist. You will cover both ground-based work and working at heights.
Certificate III
Chemical Risk Management Level 3 skill set
This course is for people who use pesticides with powered and hand-held application equipment. Gain the skills to apply, transport and store chemicals safely.
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This course is for people who use pesticides with powered and hand-held application equipment. You will gain the skills and knowledge to apply, transport and store chemicals safely.
Competency units covered in this course:
- OAL84AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- BAP97 AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
- BAN70 AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals
You can start anytime in the online study component of this course. Attendance on campus will be arranged with your lecturer after you enrol.
Skill set
Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Work effectively in the land conservation industry.
Develop technical and practical knowledge in conservation and ecosystem management for parks and wildlife services work. Learn how to undertake restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems under the supervision of a project leader. Get hands-on with industry-specific, field-oriented practical activities in conservation work.
Certificate II
Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
This course will prepare you for a career in Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife or natural area management.
Do you want to work in the great outdoors and play a part in preserving Australia's spectacular lands, waters and wildlife?
If you dream of starting a career in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, this course is the ideal first step to prepare you for entry into the industry.
Be guided by our lecturers who are experienced professionals, as you learn key skills to protect plants, animals and their habitats. You'll gain solid knowledge of how to recognise, propagate and care for plants as well as how to treat weeds, control pests and diseases. You'll be trained in areas such as conducting ecological and cultural site inspections, maintaining native ecosystems, and implementing revegetation and restoration works.
You can develop a broad skillset to equip you for various work roles in the industry or focus on one or more specialisations such as Indigenous land management, ecological restoration, land, parks and wildlife management, pest controller, marine conservation, fire management or mined land rehabilitation.
Through your work you will contribute to the preservation and maintenance of wildlife and their habitat, as you work to restore and rehabilitate areas such as our bushland, wetlands, parks, reserves, and marine environments.
This nationally recognised qualification will get you job ready for a range of opportunities across private, local, or state government sectors in roles such as: Bushland Maintenance Officer, Environmental Field Technician, Conservation Officer, Park Ranger, National Parks Worker, Land Rehabilitation Worker, Feral Animal Control or Environmental Health Officer.
During this course you will study three units that meet the Department of Health requirements to gain a Pest Management Technician Licence to control weeds and other minor pests in lawns and gardens, landscaping, bushland or minesite rehabilitation.
Please note: Conservation and Ecosystem Management involves physical labour and students will be required to demonstrate a reasonable level of fitness and mobility.
Study in specialist facilities:
Learn in our on-site native bushland which acts as an outdoor classroom and dedicated purpose-built facilities which simulate real-world working environments, including a native nursery production space featuring cutting and seed production zones and large work sheds.
Facilities also include specialised sheltered nursery areas which propagate natives for ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation, under supervision of a project leader. Students can learn by getting hands-on with industry-specific, field-oriented practical activities in conservation work and by operating machinery and equipment.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
This course will prepare you for a career in conservation work, parks and wildlife, or regeneration work.
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Do you have a love of Australia's natural environment, a fascination with flora and fauna, and a passion to protect our plants, parklands and wildlife for future generations?
This nationally recognised course will equip you with the specialised skillset you need to move into more senior and supervisory roles in your chosen field within Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
Be guided by our expert team of lecturers who are industry professionals, as you learn high-level skills in protecting ecosystems and preserving the natural environment. You'll be trained in how to recommend plants, conduct site inspections for ecological restoration works and produce land management maps. You'll develop skills in implementation of revegetation, compiling pest management plans and working safely with chemicals, as well as gaining knowledge of culturally significant places.
Plant the seeds for a meaningful career, gain post-trade skills and get job ready for roles such as Senior Conservation Worker, Weed Management Leading Hand or National Park and Landcare Leading Hand.
Study in specialist facilities:
Learn in our on-site native bushland which acts as an outdoor classroom and dedicated purpose-built facilities which simulate real-world working environments, including a native nursery production space featuring cutting and seed production zones and large work sheds.
Facilities also include specialised sheltered nursery areas which propagate natives for ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation, under supervision of a project leader. Students can learn by getting hands-on with industry-specific, field-oriented practical activities in conservation work and by operating machinery and equipment.
Certificate IV
Dieback Control Alone skill set
As per WA Department of Health, Pest Management Technicians Licence, Endorsement 8, this Skill Set is for the identification and treatment of dieback disease.
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Dieback disease is found all around the Perth Metropolitan area, causing disease in native banksia woodlands and jarrah forests. It attacks the roots of plants by causing them to rot, causing widespread damage to native vegetation.
As per WA Department of Health, Pest Management Technicians Licence, Endorsement 8, this Skill Set will result in knowledge of the identification and treatment of dieback disease.
Skill set
Certificate II in Horticulture
An entry-level horticulture qualification for those who are passionate about the environment.
If you are passionate about the environment, sustainable practices, or an avid home gardener who is interested in plants, this course is for you. Launch your horticulture career, and brush up on your skills by completing this entry-level qualification to unearth your inner green thumb.
Horticulture is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia with the sector playing an important role in delivering economic, social and environmental value.
Certificate II
Certificate III in Horticulture
Work with plants as school or council gardener, groundskeeper, or self-employed landscaper.
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Do you have a passion for growing and nurturing plants, and a dream to cultivate a career outdoors amongst the beauty of nature?
This qualification will get you job ready to enter the horticulture industry in rewarding roles such as a Gardener at a school or city council, a Nursery Worker, Groundskeeper, or even a self-employed Landscaper.
Be guided and inspired by our team of expert lecturers who are industry professionals, as you are equipped with the technical training and communication skills you need to begin your horticulture career. You'll gain strong knowledge of plant identification and nutrition, creating and maintaining plant displays, implementing propagation plans and controlling weeds and pests. You'll develop key skills in irrigation systems, safely working with chemicals, pruning, soil improvement, how to implement a grassed area maintenance program, and much more.
Your skillset will allow you to specialise in working with plants in nurseries, gardening and landscaping, with a range of employment opportunities across the private sector, local councils and state government. If you'd like to work in stunning green settings such as parks and gardens whilst contributing to a positive impact on our environment - this is the career path for you!
Take the first step towards your future in horticulture, gain a nationally recognised qualification and get started in the field. If you already have some industry experience, this course will help you further develop and strengthen your skills.
Study in specialised facilities:
Our dedicated Murdoch Student Garden Centre is pivotal to the learning experience for students and teaches excellence in service delivery. Facilities include extensive garden spaces for design practice, computer labs with contemporary software and dedicated sheltered nursery areas. Students can learn through application of hands-on skills in an environment that reflects current industry practices and simulates a real-life workplace experience.
As part of their Murdoch campus(opens in a new tab) studies, students propagate natives, herbs and some exotic plants suitable to WA's climate. These plants are then prepared at the on-campus nursery and greenhouse for retail sales at the Student Garden Centre Plant Sale which is open to the general public for a short time each May and November, giving students the ability to satisfy the retail skill building requirements of their horticulture course.
Visit our Horticulture at SM TAFE Facebook page(opens in a new tab) for more information on student news and events.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Horticulture
Work in a variety of horticulture occupations at a supervisor level or as a small business owner.
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Are you ready to gain a specialised skillset in horticulture and watch your career bloom and flourish? Get qualified for supervisory roles in the industry with this nationally recognised course.
This is a perfect pathway if you want to prepare to move into more senior roles such as Team Leader or follow your dreams to start your own gardening or landscaping small business.
Be guided by our expert lecturers who are industry professionals as you learn to plan and facilitate programs and cost out a project to work within a budget. You'll develop your skills in identifying plant specimens, soil health, recommending plants, performing specialist amenity pruning, plant establishment and designing plant displays, bringing your own creative flair. In addition, this course will provide you with skills in supervising projects and operations, as well as team routines and performance.
You'll also be able to choose specialist units that will help you strengthen your technical skills and focus on key areas you wish to pursue.
Take your horticulture career to the next level and get job ready for roles such as Horticultural Leading Hand, Senior Horticulturist, Horticulture Team Leader or Supervisor (Nursery). You will have a world of employment opportunities at your fingertips with options to work in local and state government, nursery and turf, floriculture, gardening and the landscape industry.
It is a requirement that students provide their own Wi-Fi-enabled Laptop (capable of word processing etc.) Enrolled students will have access to Office 365.
Study in specialised facilities:
Our dedicated Murdoch Student Garden Centre(opens in a new tab) is pivotal to the learning experience for students and teaches excellence in service delivery. Facilities include extensive garden spaces for design practice, computer labs with contemporary software and dedicated sheltered nursery areas. Students can learn through application of hands-on skills in an environment that reflects current industry practices and simulates a real-life workplace experience.
As part of their Murdoch campus studies, students propagate natives, herbs and some exotic plants suitable to WA's climate. These plants are then prepared at the on-campus nursery and greenhouse for retail sales at the Student Garden Centre Plant Sale which is open to the general public for a short time each May and November, giving students the ability to satisfy the retail skill building requirements of their horticulture course.
Visit our Horticulture at SM TAFE Facebook page(opens in a new tab) for more information on student news and events.
Certificate IV
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Launch your career in science with this entry-level course that qualifies you to work as a laboratory assistant.
Launch your career in science with this entry-level course that qualifies you to work as a laboratory assistant in food technology, pathology, schools or trades.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Build on your certificate III skills with units in quality control, performance of instrumental and non-instrumental tests, and standardisation.
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Build on your Certificate III in Laboratory Skills with units in quality control, performance of instrumental and non-instrumental tests, standardisation and use of solutions. This qualification will give you the skills to work as a technical assistant, technician or instrument operator.
Certificate IV
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Use laboratory application software, plan and conduct field work and provide information to customers.
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This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a range of laboratory technologies to conduct scientific-technical tests in most industry sectors, utilising specialist technical knowledge.
Learn to analyse, process and interpret data, report results and apply quality system and continuous improvement processes. Your skills will be transferable across a range of industries such as chemical, medical and pathological, mining, biological and environmental fields.
Diploma
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
This course provides the skills and knowledge to construct, renovate and maintain garden landscapes.
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This qualification provides the practical skills and knowledge to construct, renovate and maintain garden landscapes.
Training is provided in the areas of hard landscaping, irrigation, plant knowledge, soil nutrition, turf maintenance, landscape machinery use and horticultural safety, building on the skills gained in the Certificate II in Landscaping.
Please note: Landscaping involves physical labour and students will be required to demonstrate a reasonable level of fitness and mobility.
90% of surveyed students were highly satisfied with this course.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Landscape Design
This diploma-pathway course gives you the skills and knowledge needed to work as a landscape designer.
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Do you want to become a professional designer of dream garden areas and watch your work bring life to outdoor spaces? Pursue a career in the horticulture and gardening industries and become a qualified Landscape Designer.
A landscape design is like a floor plan for an outdoor area, focusing on the specific garden design of landscape elements and plants within it.
In this course you will learn hands-on skills to design residential, public and commercial landscape projects. Be guided by expert professionals on how to prepare landscape drawings and layouts and create well-designed and attractive outdoor spaces to meet client briefs.
You can work completing specialised garden makeovers for homes or renovating new landscapes for companies, managing the layout of grassed areas and choosing plants and flowers as well as stones, decking and water features to best showcase the area.
Become a horticultural expert and plant the seeds for your career in landscape design.
Study in specialist facilities
Murdoch campus has a dedicated Murdoch Student Garden Centre, which is a centre of excellence in horticulture that is pivotal to student's learning for service delivery. Facilities include extensive garden spaces for design practice, computer labs with contemporary design software and dedicated sheltered nursery areas which propagate natives, herbs and some exotic plants suitable to WA’s climate. Students can learn through application of hands-on skills in an environment that reflects current industry practices and simulates a real-life workplace experiences.
Certificate IV
Manage Pests by Applying Pesticides skill set
Engage in the latest pest control practices with this highly practical skill set.
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Wish to work as pest management technician? If so, you will need to be licensed.
This skillset allows students to complete the “CPPUPM3006 Manage pests by applying pesticides” unit of competency required to apply for a “Western Australia Provisional Pest Management Technician Licence”.
This course is aimed at workers who are currently employed in the Urban Pest Management industry.
Note: this unit does not cover inspecting for, or managing timber pests, or non-chemical pest management where the environment is modified to manage pests.
Skill set
Operate and Maintain Chainsaws skill set
Learn how to cross-cut fallen timber and other cutting techniques in this industry relevant course, which also includes mandatory legislation to safely operate a chainsaw in the workplace.
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This course is suitable for people who operate chainsaws in an urban environment (it does not cover remote operators working in state forest).
This course has multiple start dates throughout the year, please express your interest below for information about the next intake.
Skill set
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Fancy a job smelling the roses? Become a city gardener or horticulturalist with this hands-on parks and gardens course.
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This qualification provides a vocational outcome in parks and gardens. The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors.
Certificate III
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
This qualification provides a career in greenkeeping or turf management. Students learn skills in safety, machinery/irrigation operation and nutrient application.
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Learn the fine art of greenkeeping
Join the sports turf industry at a level where you will be expected to curate and manage a wide range of turf and horticultural practices. A considerable amount of outdoor and physical activity is required while you apply your skills to green spaces such as golf courses, bowling clubs and elite sports facilities.
Sports turf management is a unique course to SM TAFE and proudly boasts three previous students have won the Western Australia Apprentice of the Year in the WA Training Awards.
Certificate III
Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
Obtain the skills to apply for a full pest management license by completing this course aimed at existing workers.
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Do you have what it takes to offer the best in urban pest management?
This qualification will provide students with the practical skills and knowledge to apply pesticides and carry out appropriate pest management treatments for domestic and commercial properties.
This course is for existing workers who are currently and actively employed in the Urban Pest Management industry. It will provide you with the skills to apply for a full pest management license.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
On completion of a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing you will be ready for a career as a veterinary nurse, or animal welfare worker. Learn to provide care to a variety of animals.
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Are you passionate about the care of pets and want to build a career working day to day with a range of animals and creatures great and small? This course will give you the job ready skills to become a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse or Animal Welfare Worker.
Playing an essential role in animal health care, a Veterinary Nurse dedicates their daily work to maintaining and monitoring the welfare and wellbeing of sick animals. Be guided by from our expert team of lecturers who are professionals in the field as you learn how to assist Veterinarians with surgery procedures on animals both pre and post-operation.
Develop clinical skills in administering anaesthesia and medication, radiology (x-ray), dental procedures, nutrition and applying bandages to wounds. Build knowledge of how to nurse animals back to health and providing advice and support to animal caregivers, as well as daily tasks such as keeping equipment clean and sterilised.
Vet nurses are in high demand and you can work in a range of diverse settings such as at a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, specialist clinic, in wildlife rescue or at a zoo.
This course is popular and highly competitive to get into. Please ensure you enter all your work and work experience, both related to the field and unrelated, in your application.
Study in specialist facilities
SM TAFE is the only TAFE to offer a live veterinary clinic open to the general public, staff and students to make bookings for consults and surgeries. The clinic is based at our Bentley campus and allows our training Vet Nurses real-world experience while being supervised by qualified Veterinarians and Vet Nurses.
Students can gain on-the-job skills in animal care with a range of species including dogs, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, lizards, fish, along with an aviary housing various birdlife. The clinic allows development of skills in a safe and supported environment, in preparation for industry work placement.
You can visit the Student Vet Clinic at South Metropolitan TAFE(opens in a new tab) on Facebook.
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