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ACM30310 - Certificate III in Captive Animals

The Certificate III in Captive Animals is the pathway to zoo keeping. Graduates can also attain careers in aquariums, wildlife parks, and theme parks.

Course Structure Study year/Intake Cost Enrolments open

Enrolments close

Sydney June 2013 $5,980

CLOSED

 CLOSED
Sydney  February 2014 TBA

1st July 2013 - Application forms will be avaialble on this website from this date

 31st July 2013
Dubbo February 2014 $5,980  1st July 2013 - Application forms will be avilable on this website from this date 31st July 2013

ACM30310 - Certificate III in Captive Animals at Taronga Zoo (Sydney) 

  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Classroom sessions will be conducted once per fortnight from 4-8pm at Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head Road Mosman
  • Practical component is one (1) day per week

Application and Selection 

All applicants must:
  • Complete the enrolment form
  • Attach proof of Australian Citizenship or permanent residency.
  • Attach a copy of your CV/resume (TB clearance can be supplied later) 
  • Note: TB clearence is only required if you were born in a high risk country or have lived in a high risk country for at least 3 months. If you were born and have lived in Australia your whole life, then it is not required.
  • Attach a copy of addressed selection criteria, applications will not be considered without addressing the criteria.
  • Applicants will then be selected for interview 

ACM30310 - Certificate III in Captive Animals at Taronga Western Plains Zoo (Dubbo)  

Duration: 12 Months

Classroom sessions will be conducted in 5 x 1 week blocks at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo.  Dates to be advised.
 
Practical component is 4 x 2 week blocks and 1 x 1 week facilitated practical.  Dates to be advised.

 

Graduates of Certificate III in Captive Animals

Taronga Zoo is enormously proud of its Certificate III Captive Animals graduates. We hope they will go on to help protect the natural world, and that some of them will one day join us here!

 Please contact us for more information on (02) 99784746 or tti@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Downloads: 
ACM30310 - Certificate III Captive Animals - Sydney Brochure
ACM30310 - Certificate III Captive Animals - Dubbo Brochure