New Zealand Certificate in Animal ManagementCompanion Animals

Credits 120 (1.0 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

Career opportunities

• Animal control

• Kennel/cattery

• Pet store worker

• Dog daycare

• Pet product sales representative

Highlights

• Learn in lots of different ways. This programme is a mix of online learning, off-campus practical training and compulsory block courses at our Mt Albert campus.

• Practical, applied learning and work experience include hours of on-site practical training at Unitec’s Behaviour and Husbandry Centre, Te Puna Kararehe, and at least one other work placement at an animal management facility of your choice.

• A passionate teaching team. Learn from experienced lecturers who are experts in the fields of animal behaviour, health and welfare, and continue to work and research closely with the industry.

Blended Learning

This study option is full-time (off-campus and online), and you’ll be required to attend three compulsory block courses at our Mt Albert campus.

To study from a distance, you need to be self-motivated, committed and have excellent time management skills. You must attend all block courses, practical assessments and work experience, and complete your self-directed study (research, reading, revision) and assessment writing.

You’ll also need consistent access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and appropriate office software, e.g. Microsoft Office, which we’ll provide once you‘re enrolled.

Start dates February

Duration Full time for one year with blended learning (includes online and block courses)

Annual fees $7,274 (NZD)

(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

This programme is designed to develop your knowledge and confidence in caring for and managing the day-to-day needs of a wide range of companion animals in different situations. It is now delivered on-line with block courses to fit your busy schedule.

Programme overview

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

If you don’t meet the academic criteria above, we’ll also accept the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care - Companion Animals (see pg. 10) or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, we have a range of programmes that will help you prepare for study

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 that you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS

• 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.

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.

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/animals

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international