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Level 4 Programme
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management Canine Behaviour and Training Credits 120 (1.0 EFTS)
Start dates February
Annual fees $7,274 (NZD)
Campus Mt Albert and Christchurch
Duration Full-time for one year
(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)
Career opportunities
Learn to care for and train your furry friend by studying canine behaviour and training at NZ’s only ITP that offers a dog training course. In this certificate, you’ll explore what influences canine behaviour and husbandry, develop your knowledge of the roles and requirements of canine-related industries in New Zealand and apply your knowledge through practical training in our dog agility facility.
• Dog support services • Kennels/dog daycare • Animal welfare organisations (canine) • Pet Dog Trainer
Highlights • Focus on applied learning covering many aspects of canine behaviour and training, including extensive practical training.
Programme overview
• Practical work experience. You’ll complete at least two work placements at an external canine facility of your choice.
With growing public and legislative interest concerning the management of animals (dogs in particular), the industry is on the lookout for work-ready graduates. Study our canine behaviour and training programme and you’ll develop the technical and transferable skills needed to work in canine-related industries.
• A passionate teaching team of experts. Our highly-experienced lecturers continue to work closely with industry and are experts in animal behaviour, management, welfare and practical dog training.
Begin to understand and recognise what influences canine behaviour, develop your skills to manage day-to-day canine health and husbandry in a training environment and apply your knowledge to train a variety of dogs in a range of disciplines.
• A mixture of on and off-campus learning. You’ll be required to attend up to four weeks of on-campus learning, and the rest will be online.
Learn about health and safety planning, the ethics, philosophies and regulatory procedures that surround the roles and requirements of canine-related industries, and develop an understanding of the Animal Welfare Act as it applies to all animals in New Zealand but specifically to dogs. You’ll also gain a broad understanding of the anatomy and husbandry of a range of animals that enables you to provide them with general care.
Dog requirements To be eligible to apply for this programme, you must have arranged regular access to a suitable dog (as approved by Unitec’s specialist dog trainers). To ensure a safe and effective learning environment for you and for your dog: • Dogs must be no younger than 18 months and ideally no older than 7 years at the start of the programme. • Dogs must have current registration details.
• Dogs must have good play and food drive, and be sociable with other dogs and people. • There are no breed or size restrictions. • In case of injury, we recommend that your dog is insured.
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
Academic 1. Applicants must hold one of the following: • NCEA Level 2 with Vocational Pathways Primary Industry endorsement • New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3) with strands in Companion Animals, Equine, or Rural Animals • A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above 2. Have consistent access for the duration of the programme to a dog that has been evaluated and deemed suitable by Unitec’s specialist dog trainers. If you don’t meet the academic criteria above, we’ll also accept the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care - Companion Animal (see pg. 10) or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, we have a range of programmes that will help you prepare for study.
