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Want to work with animals, or maybe you already are? Discover the ethical behaviour in relation to the care and handling of animals from conservation right through to behaviour and training.
print versionCertificate in Animal Management
[CertAnMgmt]
4, 120
Certificate in Animal Management: Full-time for one year
Starts February
45 places
by 1 October
CA2310
Mt Albert campus
International fees
Programme summary
Career opportunities
Courses and timetables
Admission requirements
Career opportunities
Courses and timetables
Admission requirements
Programme summary
Want to work with animals? Demonstrate your knowledge and application of ethical behaviour in relation to the care and handling of a wide range of animals in different situations. Recognise signs of good health and ill health in a range of animals.
Apply your knowledge and understanding of safe work practices, and discover how to communicate effectively within a team. Learn to demonstrate basic business and customer service skills in the work environment.
Demonstrate an awareness of social, ethical and environmental issues in the animal management context. Achieve a basic understanding of animal health, anatomy and physiology, and animal husbandry. You also learn about animal behaviour, business management and communication skills.
Real-world learning
You’ll apply your knowledge through practical placements in an animal
industry of your choice.
Experienced lecturers
Our experienced lecturers are experts in the fields of animal behaviour,
health and welfare, and continue to work and research closely with industry.
Industry recognition
Unitec is the sole tertiary provider of this qualification, which is
recognised by the animal industries in New Zealand. There’s an increasing awareness of the importance of animal management
here in New Zealand, and we’re considered to be a world leader in animal
welfare.
Not sure what to study?
You can apply for the stand-alone Certificate in Animal Management, or study
one of our specialist endorsements, Animal Clinical Care, Canine Behaviour and
Training or Captive Wild Animals.
What next?
Once you’ve completed this programme, you could continue your studies
with the Bachelor of Applied Science,
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or one of
our other exciting qualifications.
Career opportunities
- Animal facilities manager
- Animal technician
- Kennel/cattery manager
There are many opportunities within the animal-based industries, both nationally and internationally, from working for a government body to involvement in an animal charity.
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Courses and timetables
To view the list of courses and timetables for this programme for 2010, please click here.
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To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the general, discretionary or special admission requirements. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements. Applicants may be interviewed.
General admission
Applicants must:
- Be at least 16 years of age when the programme begins (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form, which you can obtain from your local Ministry of Education office); and
- Have completed a minimum of four years of secondary education; and
- Have completed 24 credits at level 1 NCEA in two subjects, including 12 credits in an relevant science subject; or
- Have a grade of C or above in two New Zealand School Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or
- Have the Unitec Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3), or equivalent.
Discretionary admission (for applicants aged under 20)
Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are less than 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for discretionary admission if they can demonstrate aptitude for study at the required level.
Special admission (for applicants aged 20 and over)
Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are at least 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for special admission if they can provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience.
English language
Applicants must:
- Have a minimum of 12 NCEA credits in English at level 1, or equivalent; or
- Have a grade of C or above in New Zealand School Certificate English, or equivalent; or
- Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 6.0 (with no band score lower than 5.0), or a TOEFL score of no less than 550, or equivalent; or
- Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Certificate in Intensive English (Upper Intermediate), or equivalent; or
- Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Certificate in Intensive English (Upper Intermediate), or equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements must sit an English language assessment test and attend an interview.
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