This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for individuals undertaking animal regulatory and management functions. Animal regulation and management is a function provided by local and state/territory governments to protect the safety and amenity of communities by administering domestic animal legislation, and by community education and engagement.
Individuals are required to apply specialist knowledge and skills and may undertake roles in one or more of the following:
- animal management
- investigations
- animal holding facility/shelter
- animal management education
- rural and remote community work.
Some animal control functions administered by state/territory and local governments require licensing or authorisation. Legislative requirements vary across jurisdictions and users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority for current requirements.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
6 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Act on non-compliance | Core |
| Administer animal management and regulatory requirements | Core |
| Assess and impound animals | Core |
| Compile and use official notes | Core |
| Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | Core |
| Identify and respond to animal behaviour in animal management and regulation environment | Core |
| Manage conflict situations in an animal regulation and management environment | Core |
| Apply animal trapping techniques | Elective |
| Apply horse identification techniques | Elective |
| Apply workplace statistics | Elective |
| Assess the welfare status of an animal | Elective |
| Assist with the euthanasia of animals | Elective |
| Carry out animal holding facility procedures | Elective |
| Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work | Elective |
| Conduct a companion animal incident awareness campaign | Elective |
| Conduct an investigation | Elective |
| Conduct animal behavioural assessments | Elective |
| Conduct community awareness programs | Elective |
| Coordinate large animal movement and evacuation | Elective |
| Coordinate seizure of animals | Elective |
| Determine database information requirements for companion animal evacuation processes and facilities | Elective |
| Develop a large animal incident response plan for an organisation | Elective |
| Develop a plan for the rescue of companion animals during major incidents | Elective |
| Develop and implement animal management initiatives | Elective |
| Finalise an investigation | Elective |
| Gather information through interviews | Elective |
| Give evidence | Elective |
| Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals | Elective |
| Implant microchip in cats and dogs | Elective |
| Implement a pest management plan | Elective |
| Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective |
| Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing | Elective |
| Maintain workplace health and safety processes | Elective |
| Monitor and maintain dog health in the community | Elective |
| Oversee site biosecurity and infection controls working with animals | Elective |
| Plan and initiate an investigation | Elective |
| Plan and monitor remote community animal management activities | Elective |
| Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning | Elective |
| Prepare a brief of evidence | Elective |
| Prepare plans to set up a companion animal evacuation facility | Elective |
| Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs | Elective |
| Produce formal record of interview | Elective |
| Promote environmental health and safety for companion animals in remote communities | Elective |
| Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces | Elective |
| Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care | Elective |
| Provide basic animal first aid | Elective |
| Provide general care of domestic cats | Elective |
| Provide general care of domestic dogs | Elective |
| Provide individual advice on animal behaviour management and training | Elective |
| Support veterinary activities in remote communities | Elective |
| Undertake inspections and monitoring | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Other Animal Attendant and Trainer
ANZSCO 361199
Other Animal Attendants and Trainers includes jobs like Crutching Contractor, and Muleser.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Other Inspector and Regulatory Officer
ANZSCO 599599
Other Inspectors and Regulatory Officers include jobs like Dog Catcher, Technician Preventative Medicine (Army), Trade Mark Examiner, Travel Accommodation Inspector, and Weights and Measures Inspector.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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Halo Nation Training Pty Ltd (RTO code 32485)
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UQ SKILLS (RTO code 1511)
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Warner Institute (RTO code 21622)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.