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Animals, Science and the Environment

Passionate about animals? Turn your passion into a range of career opportunities. Our Animal studies qualifications prepare you to work in an animal care workplace. Our students gain real workplace skills at our Pet Grooming Salon based at our Murdoch campus and our Student Veterinary Clinic based at our Bentley campus.

Do you have a love for all things nature and science? our Science and the Environment qualifications offer a wildly diverse range of subjects from laboratory operations, horticulture, conservation, landscaping, bushland assessment and rehabilitation, nursery plants, biological surveys, turf management, parks and gardens maintenance, arboriculture, urban pest management, landscape construction and landscape design. All of our qualifications are delivered at our purpose built campus facilities including our laboratories equipped with the latest industry relevant equipment, golf course for turf management, landscape construction area, and Murdoch Student Garden Centre.

Our qualifications are offered from a Certificate II to Advanced Diploma level, Traineeships and Apprenticeships and a range of short courses and skill sets for people based in industry wanting to up-skill. 

Plan your study pathway in Animals, Science and The Environment.

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    Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

    National ID AHC31421 | State ID BHM6

    This course will prepare you for a career in Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife or natural area management.

    Campuses
    • Murdoch
    • Mandurah

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship
    • On Campus
    • Traineeship

    Dieback Control Alone skill set

    State ID GAD22
    As per WA Department of Health, Pest Management Technicians Licence, Endorsement 8, this Skill Set is for the identification and treatment of dieback disease.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate II in Horticulture

    National ID AHC20422 | State ID BJB5

    If you are passionate about the environment and sustainable practices or an avid home gardener who is interested in plants, this course is for you. Launch your horticulture career, and brush up on your skills by completing this entry-level qualification to unearth your inner green...

    Campuses
    • Murdoch
    • Mandurah

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship
    • On Campus
    • Traineeship

    Certificate III in Horticulture

    National ID AHC30722 | State ID BJB0

    Be guided and inspired by our team of expert lecturers who are industry professionals, as you are equipped with the technical training and communication skills you need to begin your horticulture career. You'll gain a strong knowledge of plant identification and nutrition, implementing...

    Campuses
    • Murdoch

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate IV in Horticulture

    National ID AHC40422 | State ID BJA3

    This is a nationally recognised course and is a perfect pathway if you want to prepare to move into more senior roles such as a team leader or follow your dreams to start your own gardening or landscaping small business. 

    Be guided by our expert lecturers who are...

    Campuses
    • Murdoch

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

    National ID MSL30122 | State ID BIX7

    Launch your career in science with this entry-level course that qualifies you to work as a laboratory assistant.

    Campuses
    • Murdoch
    • Mandurah

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

    National ID MSL40122 | State ID BIX6

    Build on your certificate III skills with units in quality control, performance of instrumental and non-instrumental tests, and standardisation.

    Campuses
    • Murdoch

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Diploma of Laboratory Technology

    National ID MSL50122 | State ID BIX5
    Apply a range of laboratory technologies to conduct scientific-technical tests in most industry sectors
    Campuses
    • Murdoch

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Landscape Construction

    National ID AHC30921 | State ID BHN2

    This course provides the skills and knowledge to construct, renovate and maintain garden landscapes.

    Campuses
    • Murdoch

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Manage Pests by Applying Pesticides skill set

    State ID GAC49

    Engage in the latest pest control practices with this highly practical skill set.

    Campuses
    • Bentley

    Study Modes
    • On Campus
    • Workplace