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Diploma of Animal Technology
This diploma prepares people to work at a senior technician or supervisory level in animal technology, mainly in biomedical research, teaching and production facilities where animals are bred and kept for study.
- How long it takes
- 1 to 2 years
- typical for this level
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Diploma of Animal Technology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in the health and daily care of animals
- a careful and methodical approach to procedures
- the confidence to handle animals calmly and safely
- an interest in supervising breeding and facility routines
Before you start
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Where this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for TAFE SA (opens in a new tab)
TAFE SA
26 campuses, SA
4.4from 1,339 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers are nice and helpful
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course information can be unclear
- Website for Box Hill Institute (opens in a new tab)
Box Hill Institute
4 campuses, VIC
3.0from 372 Google reviews
What students like
- Teachers are friendly and supportive
- Course content is practical and relevant
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Course organisation can be inconsistent
What you’ll learn
20 units: 14 that everyone takes and 6 you choose.
- Animal health and care
- Anaesthesia and monitoring
- Breeding procedures
- Containment and exclusion
- Euthanasia and post-mortems
- Workplace health and safety
See all 14 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It prepares people to work at a senior technician or supervisory level in animal technology, mainly in biomedical research, teaching and production facilities. It suits someone already handling animals who wants responsibility for an animal house, a facility or a team.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.