Course Description
The Basic Pet Feeding & Handling course is a short, easy-to-complete online training designed to provide learners with essential knowledge and skills to safely feed, handle, and care for common pets in everyday environments.
This course is ideal for anyone working with or around animals, including pet sitters, support workers, carers, cleaners, and pet owners who want to improve their understanding of safe pet care practices.
100% online access
Easy-to-follow lessons
No prior experience required
Mobile and desktop friendly
Instant downloadable certificate
Approx. 2–4 hours
Self-paced and fully online
Complete at your own time, anywhere
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for:
- Pet sitters and dog walkers
- NDIS support workers
- Aged care and disability support workers
- Childcare workers (where animals are present)
- Cleaning and facility staff working around pets
- New pet owners and beginners
- Anyone wanting basic animal care knowledge
Learning Outcome
By completing this course, you will gain an understanding of:
- Basic pet nutrition and feeding requirements
- Safe and hygienic feeding practices
- Foods that are safe and unsafe for pets
- Proper handling techniques for common pets
- Recognising signs of stress, illness, or discomfort
- Animal welfare, safety, and basic infection control
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Pet Care
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Basic Pet Feeding & Handling – Certificate
01:35 -
Introduction to Pet Care
04:13
Module 2: Basic Pet Nutrition & Feeding
Module 3: Safe Feeding Practices
Module 4: Basic Pet Handling Techniques
Module 5: Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Certificate of Completion
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Student Ratings & Reviews
Excellent pet care course. The content was clear, informative, and easy to follow. Very useful for understanding proper animal care and safety.
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