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This programme will still be offered fee free in 2023. To see if you're eligible please visit the Fee Free offer tab.
This programme is made up of 2 compulsory courses and 3 elective courses.
New learners
NZ248703 New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3) is closed to new learners
A new version of this qualification has been advised by NZQA and Te Pūkenga is using this opportunity to develop a unified programme that will be offered online and in person at Te Pūkenga campuses. The replacement programme will be available later in 2023.
If you would like to be notified when the new programme is available, please provide your details here.
Update for re-enrolling learners
If you have already started studying NZ248703 New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3), up to, and including October 2022, you can continue to re-enrol in your next course.
Please note, to be awarded this certificate you will need to be enrolled in your last course(s) by July 2023, and successfully complete all of the courses that make up this programme by 31 December 2023.
If you have any questions, or need assistance with a study plan, please contact us.
Our student advisors can help you choose the right courses to suit your needs.
On each course page look for the Workload heading in the grey box. This will give you the approximate hours needed each week to study that course.
To check if you have enough time in your life for study, try our handy time calculator tool.
Contact us for advice about our NZ248703 : New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3) (Closed to New Enrolments) qualification.
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