LEVEL 4
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (COMPANION ANIMALS) Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time for one year Annual tuition fees $7,300 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)
This programme is designed to develop your knowledge and confidence to work with, care for, and manage the day-today needs of a wide range of companion animals in different situations.
Programme overview Career opportunities • Animal control • Kennel/Cattery • Pet store worker • Doggy daycare • Pet product sales representative
Highlights • Practical work placements in an animal facility of your choice. • Practical experience within Unitec’s Behaviour and Husbandry Centre Te Puna Kararehe. • Experienced lecturers who are experts in the fields of animal behaviour, health and welfare, and who continue to work and research closely with industry. • When you graduate, you’ll have the academic requirements for admission to Unitec’s higher-level animal programmes.
If you want to further your career working with, and managing, companion animals like dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, and birds, then this is the programme for you. Explore the basics of animal anatomy, welfare, behaviour and husbandry, learn how to recognise signs of good and poor health across a range of companion animals, and understand how to manage animals in a range of environments. Develop an awareness of the social, ethical and environmental issues that affect animal management through self-selected work placements, where you’ll learn how to communicate effectively within a team and apply basic business and customer service skills in the work environment.
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
Academic 1. 36 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in English 2. 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in a relevant science subject
• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available (see unitec.ac.nz/ english). There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.
Other options If you don’t meet these requirements, you could apply for special or discretionary admission. Note: International graduates will not be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.
For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/animals International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international
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If you don’t meet the academic criteria above, we'll also accept the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animal) (see pg. 7) or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, we have a range of programmes that will help you prepare for study (see unitec.ac.nz/ bridging).
English If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following: • Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS
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