Overview
Teaches dogs to obey commands and undertake specific tasks.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Tasks
- teaching animals to obey verbal and non-verbal commands and addressing behavioural problems
- training animals to accept riders and pull vehicles
- training animals to perform in competitions
- bathing, cutting, combing, blow-drying and styling pets' coats, clipping their nails and cleaning their ears
- inspecting, preparing, cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining comfortable animal cages and enclosures
- transporting food, filling water troughs and feeding animals according to their individual needs
- maintaining animal health records, treating minor injuries and reporting serious conditions to Veterinarians
- exercising and playing with animals, answering visitor questions, and transferring animals between enclosures by leading or carrying them
- dusting and spraying insecticides on animals and immersing them in insecticide baths, to control insect pests
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
15 courses found.
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RUA31398: Certificate III in Agriculture (Sheep and Wool)
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RGR50398: Diploma of Racing (Greyhound) - Greyhound Trainer Level 2
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RGR40598: Certificate IV in Racing (Greyhound) - Greyhound Trainer Level 1
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RGR40419: Certificate IV in Greyhound Racing Industry
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RGR40418: Certificate IV in Racing (Greyhound Trainer)
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RGR40408: Certificate IV in Racing (Greyhound Trainer)
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RGR30502: Certificate III in Racing (Greyhound Trainer)
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RGR30117: Certificate III in Racing (Greyhound)
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RGR20202: Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound Owner Trainer)
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22542VIC: Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training
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22214VIC: Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training
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21756VIC: Diploma of Police Dog Handling (Specific Odour)
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21755VIC: Diploma of Police Dog Handling (General Purpose)
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21574VIC: Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training
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10777NAT: Diploma of Canine Training and Development (Insert Stream)
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