? Welcome to ACM30122 – Certificate III in Animal Care Services

ACM30122 – Certificate III in Animal Care Services

This course is designed for learners who want to work in a wide range of animal care roles. It will help you build the knowledge and practical skills to confidently care for animals and contribute to the smooth running of animal care facilities and services.

You'll learn how to carry out daily care routines, handle animals safely, use grooming or cleaning tools, follow welfare procedures, and work both independently and as part of a team.

? Where You Could Work

With this qualification, you may find work in places such as:

  • Animal shelters and holding centres

  • Boarding and day care facilities

  • Pet grooming salons

  • Breeding facilities

  • Pet sitting businesses

  • Other animal-related services

? What You’ll Learn

By completing this course, you’ll gain the skills to:

  • Care for and handle animals using safe, respectful techniques

  • Operate grooming and cleaning tools correctly

  • Organise daily tasks and manage your time

  • Follow animal welfare standards and workplace policies

  • Solve common animal care problems

  • Take responsibility for your work and use sound judgement

? What’s Expected of You

To successfully complete this qualification, you are expected to:

✔ Attend all classes and actively participate in theory and practical learning
✔ Complete all online activities, readings, and tasks on Moodle
✔ Work safely and follow all animal welfare procedures
✔ Submit assessments on time and according to instructions
✔ Ask your trainer if you ever need clarification or help

ACMGRM303 Provide sanitary and hygiene grooms for companion animals

This course teaches you how to perform sanitary and hygiene grooms, including full clips or shaves, to help maintain or restore the health and wellbeing of companion animals. You’ll build your skills in selecting the right tools and grooming techniques, while applying safe and low-stress handling practices.

It’s ideal for learners working independently in grooming salons, vet clinics, or pet care facilities. You’ll be responsible for delivering quality grooming services that meet professional standards and follow all relevant animal welfare and workplace safety regulations.

ACMGRM304 Perform grooms on cross breed dogs

This course teaches you how to professionally groom cross breed dogs with a variety of coat types. You’ll learn how to choose and apply appropriate grooming techniques such as clipping and scissoring, while working safely and efficiently.

It’s ideal for learners in the companion animal industry who are responsible for delivering grooming services independently and to a high standard, following workplace procedures and animal welfare requirements.