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Animal Care and Racing Industry

If you love animals, consider a career in animal care. You could work at a veterinary clinic or boarding facility, providing care to companion animals including grooming and monitoring their health. To work in this field, you will need a passion for animals, good communication skills and the ability to work independently.

STUDY VET WHILE YOU COMPLETE THE SACE

Senior Secondary

On-the-job training:

Start your career at school through on-the-job training in one of:

  • ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care
  • ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services
  • ACM30321 Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care
  • RGR20221 Certificate II in Racing Industry
  • RGR30218 Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)
  • RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)
  • RGR30619 Certificate III in Horse Breeding
OR

Off-the-job training:

Start VET study at school through off-the-job training in:

  • ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care
  • RGR20221 Certificate II in Racing Industry
  • Advanced Animal Care 1
  • Advanced Animal Care 2
  • Advanced Thoroughbred Racing Trackwork Rider
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Customised SACE subjects
Pastoral care – mentoring and monitoring

THEN

WORK IN YOUR CAREER

Use your VET qualification to work as:

  • Animal Attendants and Trainers
  • Veterinary Nurse
  • Animal Welfare Officer
  • Stablehand
  • Horse Breeder

FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH VET

FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH UNIVERSITY

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Qualification codes and titles are subject to change due to training package updates.

This pathway may not be available at all schools – talk to your teacher about your options.

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