Our modern laboratories and practical training facilities allow you to develop real skills that can be taken into a job immediately.

We provide award-winning training, nationally recognised qualifications, internationally based study tours and skills sets to new entrants to the animal care industry and those seeking to advance their career. We pride ourselves on working closely with industry partners, such as Steve and Vicki Austin, to ensure our training remains current and relevant.

Sydney TAFE is proud to offer the Dog Lovers Series, a unique Animal Science training program tailored to dog lovers.  Whether you are interested in grooming, dog training and behaviour or other animal care careers Sydney TAFE has a course for you.  You can choose from a range of full diploma or certificate level animal care qualifications such as Animal Studies, Captive Animals, Veterinary Nursing or Pet Grooming. If you haven’t made up your mind why notmenrol in a skill set such as Basic Grooming or Animal Health Care, Non-Venomous Reptile courses or Rescue and Rehabilitate Wildlife. Sydney TAFE also has one-day workshops in Dangerous Dog Handling and Dog Training.

Full Qualifications

ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies

ACM30110 Certificate III in Animal Studies

ACM30310 Certificate III in Captive Animals

ACM30612 Certificate III in Pet Grooming

ACM40412 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

ACM50412 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care)

ACM50512 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (General Practice)