Become a qualified animal facility manager and take your career to the next level by becoming a qualified leader
Certificate IV Animal Facility Management
Successful Students Trained
100% Online Theory
Develop Real-World Skills
The Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management (ACM40222) is the first course of its kind in Australia, designed to empower animal care professionals with the skills to manage, lead, and coordinate operations across animal care environments.
Whether you want to run a boarding kennel, coordinate wildlife shelter operations, or step into a senior zoo keeping role, this course opens the door to leadership in a growing and essential industry.
Upon completion, you will earn a nationally recognised Certificate IV qualification, enabling you to work in animal training roles across Australia.
Complete the course over 12 months, giving you plenty of time to study at a steady, manageable pace that fits around work and life.
Study 100% online with flexible, self-paced learning, supported by experienced teachers, and expect to commit around 15-20 hours per week to stay on track.
Students should already be working in the animal industry, as their workplace will provide the practical training required to complete this course.
We offer simple, flexible payment plans to make getting started easy. With a low upfront enrolment fee and affordable monthly payments.
You will have access to ongoing support from our teachers and trainers, to help you progress with your study and assist you with any questions you may have.
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management (ACM40222) are equipped for leadership roles across the animal care sector. This qualification prepares you to oversee operations, guide teams, and ensure the highest standards of animal welfare in a variety of settings.
This qualification positions you for higher responsibility, better career progression, and leadership opportunities in a growing and essential industry.
Pet industry growth over the next 10 years
Average income for a qualified animal manager
Job satisfaction for animal industry workers
Jobs in Australia’s growing animal industry
The Pet Industry College has certified over 1,300 students, and currently have over 250 students studying
Get started quickly with a simple online enrolment process and flexible payment options to suit your lifestyle.
Study at your own pace through our online platform, designed to fit around your schedule while building strong foundational knowledge.
Students should already be working in the animal industry, as their workplace will provide the practical training required.
Finish your qualification and step into the pet industry with the skills, confidence, and certification employers are looking for.
Start your journey today — take the next step toward a rewarding career in the animal care industry.
If your goal is to lead teams, improve animal care standards, and manage complex operations with confidence — this course is built for you.
This qualification is designed for experienced animal care professionals who are ready to take the next step into leadership. If you’re already working hands-on in the industry and want to move into managing people, operations, or entire facilities, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to lead with skill and authority.
This qualification builds the advanced skills required to lead teams, manage operations, and uphold best-practice animal care standards across a wide range of facilities. You’ll develop both the technical knowledge and the leadership capability needed to take charge in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong, practical foundation in both animal facility operations and leadership—ready to step confidently into a senior role.
Develop and implement behaviour management and enrichment programs that support animal wellbeing across diverse species.
Understand and apply legislation, biosecurity measures, workplace safety protocols, and industry standards relevant to animal facilities.
Learn how to lead teams effectively, communicate as a workplace leader, manage staff performance, and create positive organisational cultures.
Gain the skills to oversee daily operations, maintain high service standards, manage customer expectations, and ensure smooth facility workflows.
Assess risks, manage critical incidents involving animals or the public, and ensure a safe environment for both people and animals.
Start your journey with Australia’s most trusted pet education provider, where real qualifications and real support lead to real careers.
We proudly work with and are recognised by some of Australia’s leading pet businesses to deliver high-quality, real-world training. Through these partnerships, our students gain access to trusted industry environments, ensuring they graduate with the practical skills, experience, and confidence employers are looking for.
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You’ll need either a completed Certificate III in Animal Care or relevant industry experience working in an animal care environment. This ensures you already have foundational skills before stepping into a leadership-level qualification.
The program is delivered through flexible online study (approx. 15–20 hours per week) combined with practical industry experience that you can complete through Hanrob or with another approved animal care organisation.
Graduates step into leadership and management roles across boarding facilities, shelters, wildlife care, zoos, aquariums, breeding programs, and animal rescue organisations. It’s designed specifically for those moving into coordinator, supervisor, or manager-level positions.
The Certificate IV is designed to be completed in 12 months with consistent weekly study and practical placement hours. The flexible structure allows students to balance work and study.
You can complete your industry experience through Hanrob Pet Hotels network of facilities, or arrange placement with another approved organisation in your region. The team will support you through the process to ensure the placement meets all course requirements.
This is your moment to turn your passion for animals into a meaningful, long-term career. With industry-leading trainers, nationally recognised qualifications, and the full support of our team, you’ll have everything you need to take the next step with confidence.
Enrol today for just $300 and start building the future you’ve been dreaming of.
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