Dog School - Care For and Train Working Dogs

Course Duration: 
2 days
Commencement dates: 
Flexible start times throughout the year
Study Level: 
Certificate III
Entry Requirements: 
There are no entry requirements for this course
Study Area: 
Dogs
Download Brochure: 
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What Participants are saying about the course: 

"I was amazed by the response that was achieved from the pups."
2009 participant, VIC

"The most beneficial part of the course was learning the steps involved in introducing the dog to training and the methodology behind it."
2009 participant, VIC

Key Topics: 
  • Selection of pup/dog
  • Caring for working dogs (nutrition, housing, vaccinations etc)
  • Training & training preliminaries
  • Effective working dog handling
About the course: 

This program is aimed to improve the efficiency of working with your working dog incorporating the understanding of the role & selection of working dogs, development & implementation of a training program and maintaining the welfare of working dogs.

What are the Career Outcomes: 

  The working dog course will provide participants with better yard and paddock dogs. This short course is also an elective when building your Certificate II or Certificate III.

How do I gain a Qualification: 

On successful completion of this skill set, students will be issued with a statement of attainment. These competencies build towards gaining a Certificate III in Agriculture.   

 

What do I study?: 

Unit of competency:

AHCLSK324A - Care for and train working dogs

Can I get Credit for previous study/experience?: 

RIST offers the opportunity for students to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) in all nationally recognised training that RIST is able to offer. 

When can I start?: 

Please contact us for upcoming course dates.

How do I apply?: 

Please contact RIST for an enrolment form or click the button above to download the form.

email: info@rist.com.au

Freephone: 1800 883 343

Phone: 03 5573 0943

Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Fees and Charges: 

For eligible participants, this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

The State Government is responsible for setting the tuition fees for Government funded training offered by RIST. The tuition fee, including acceptable concessions, is documented in the Ministerial Direction on Fees and Charges and this document is reviewed on an annual basis by the Government. 

In addition to the Government funded training, RIST also delivers a range of commercial programs which are operated on a fee for service basis. Fees and charges for this type of training are not governed by the Ministerial Direction. 

Please contact the RIST Centre if you require more information regarding course fees. 

Further Information: 
 
Scott Mullins - Program Coordinator
Ph: 03 5573 0943
Email: info@rist.com.aut.com.aut.com.au