RSPCA NSW runs training programs about animal care and welfare.

RSPCA NSW Training Team

The RSPCA NSW Training Team offers training in a range of accredited and non-accredited courses. These include but are not limited to:

Nationally Accredited Training

ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care
ACMMIC401 Implant Microchip in Cats and Dogs
ACMGEN309 Provide Basic Animal First Aid

Non-Accredited Training

Animal First Aid
Introducing Your Pet to a New Baby
Introduction to Animal Enrichment
Introduction to Animal Welfare

All our trainers on the RSPCA NSW Training Team have the required training and assessment qualifications and have many years of industry experience. Our trainers maintain current skills by actively engaging in animal care work.

The RSPCA NSW Training Team also deliver training to RSPCA NSW staff and other organisations. If you have any questions about any training requirements other than those listed above, please use the contact details below to lodge an enquiry.

Our accredited training is managed through our Registered Training Organisation (RTO code 70238). See the links below for information on these courses. If you are a student undertaking nationally recognised training, you require a USI (Unique Student Identifier) in order to receive your qualification or statement of attainment. If you don’t have a USI, you will not receive your qualification or statement of attainment. For information on how to create a USI and any exemptions please visit www.usi.gov.au.

For more information about current and future courses, simply follow the links below, or contact our Training Team on (02) 9782 4478 or at training@rspcansw.org.au.

To download our Student Handbook, please click here.

Nationally Accredited Training

ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care

ACMMIC401 Implant Microchip in Cats and Dogs

ACMGEN309 Provide Basic Animal First Aid

Non-Accredited Training

Basic Animal First Aid

Introducing Your Pet to a New Baby

Introduction to Animal Enrichment

Introduction to Animal Welfare

What our students say about our courses

I loved this course, I never once thought to work with dogs because in my head you could only do veterinarian work and I did not want to go into that field due to the gore and talking to people about their budget. This course really truly helped me come closer to one of my biggest passions in life. I'd like to thank Adam, Kia and Allison for teaching me more about animal care, through their teaching I actually learned about animals which I didn't think I would learn much in this course. I just took it because I thought it would be fun to work with animals but it wasn't just fun it was also challenging and educating. I will never forget the knowledge that has bestowed upon me so once again thank you.

Overall it was an amazing experience which I highly enjoyed. Would recommend it to anyone who is interested and wants a start in the animal industry

Learnt so much more than I thought I would. Giving me a better understanding of the behaviours of animals. Thank you.

RSPCA training is a great way to get short courses with in-depth knowledge and details of looking after pets and having pets in the family. Would highly recommend for People interested.

I really enjoyed this course, i'm a visual learner. This course made this possible. Each Part of the learning was straight forward and not complex. They go into enough detail to make you feel confident as an Implanter. I'm really happy with the knowledge and training this module gave me.

Training FAQs

Do I have to pay for RSPCA Training Team courses up front?

Full payment must be made no less than two weeks before the course begins. Please note that RSPCA Training Team courses are not eligible for VET FEE-HELP. Businesses can opt to receive an invoice when registering staff for animal first aid or microchipping courses.

What are the entry requirements for RSPCA Training Team courses?

Due to RSPCA policy, students must be at least 18 years old, with the appropriate approval to study or work in Australia. For further details, please see individual course pages.

Can I get a job with RSPCA NSW after finishing my course?

You can find a list of any available positions at RSPCA NSW here. However, please note that undertaking training through RSPCA NSW or the RSPCA Training Team does not guarantee an interview for a paid or volunteer position at RSPCA NSW.

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