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Courses and Workshops

Training for animal related careers

AIRC offers a wide range of training in a range of animal related careers, from one-day workshops to Diploma qualifications.

One and two day interactive workshops are available for those employed in veterinary nursing areas.

Introductory courses are available for people wishing to enter the veterinary nursing, pet care and grooming industries.

Cert I in Animal Studies is intended for individuals who are new to the industry and can complete 15 hours of work placement in a veterinary nursing or animal/wildlife care facility.

Cert II, Cert IV and Diploma courses are available to people already working in veterinary nursing.

CTVN Veterinary Nurse Technician and CTVN Veterinary Nurse Manager are interactive professional development pathways for Veterinary Nurses.

People employed at a pet shop, grooming parlour, boarding kennel, cattery or any other animal care facility may study Cert III in Companion Animal Services or Cert IV in Companion Animal Services.

Veterinarians, qualified veterinary nurses and other qualified animal care professionals who wish to implant microchips in Queensland should ensure compliance with the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008. We have microchipping courses tailored to deliver the necessary training specified in the Act.

Skills for your professional and personal life

Veterinary receptionists, veterinary nurses, veterinarians and practice managers can all benefit from ProSkills courses.

These short, self paced, online courses allow you to take away just what you need to make your life easier. ProSkills are available for a range of topics, from technical veterinary nurse knowledge to human resources and practice management.

A nationally recognised qualification in Frontline Management is also available.