--- title: Work Placement & Industry Partnerships | Animal Academy description: Gain hands-on experience through Animal Academy’s industry partnerships. 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That’s why we’ve partnered with **leading veterinary clinics, pet resorts, shelters, and training centres across Australia** to provide students with **real-world work placements** as compulsory part of their studies. ### **Why Work Placement Matters** Work placement isn’t just a requirement—it’s your **stepping stone into the industry**. Through our network of **permanent partner sites**, you’ll: ✅ **Gain invaluable hands-on experience** in professional animal care settings. ✅ **Develop job-ready skills** by completing tasks relevant to your future career. ✅ **Observe and learn from experienced professionals** in the field. ✅ **Build industry connections** that could lead to employment after graduation. ✅ **Develop an understanding** of workplace policies and procedures. ✅ **Work with real animals** in real environments—not simulations.   [Apply Now](https://animalacademy.com.au/future-students/apply?hsLang=en-au) [Get Course Guide](https://animalacademy.com.au/courses?hsLang=en-au) ![Website images portrait](https://animalacademy.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20images%20portrait%201%20(1).jpg?width=1440&height=2040&name=Website%20images%20portrait%201%20(1).jpg)   ### **Industry Partnerships for Work Placement** At Animal Academy, we are committed to providing students with high-quality, hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for real-world careers in animal care. To ensure the practical components of each qualification are delivered effectively, we have established **strategic partnerships** with leading employers, offering** work placement opportunities** across Australia. Through these partnerships, students gain **valuable industry exposure**, working alongside **highly trained professionals** in veterinary clinics, pet resorts, grooming salons, and animal shelters. This **immersive, hands-on approach** allows students to develop essential skills, engage with live animals in real workplace settings, and gain practical experience that far exceeds simulated learning environments. The Animal Academy collaborates with a wide network of industry partners who support our students by providing high-quality work-based training experiences. 🐾 These organisations host our students for **practical placements** — they do not deliver training or assessment services on behalf of the Animal Academy. ✅ The Animal Academy does not have any third-party arrangements for delivery of training or assessment. All nationally recognised training is delivered and assessed directly by the Animal Academy’s qualified staff. ### **Expanding Access to Industry Training** As part of our ongoing commitment to **expanding training opportunities nationwide**, Animal Academy is actively working to establish **delivery sites** in additional states and rural areas. If you would like to partner with us, by offering your workplace as a opportunity to facilitate future students - get in touch with our team.   ### **A Key Partnership with Pet Resorts Australia** To further enhance our students’ practical training, Animal Academy has partnered with **Pet Resorts Australia**, providing **real-world work placement opportunities** that allow students to refine their skills in **professional, high-quality animal care environments**. By continually growing our **network of industry partners**, we ensure our graduates are well-prepared, job-ready, and confident in their ability to succeed in the animal care industry.   check out ## Our partners ![Avonlee Lodge Pet Resort Logo](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/Avonlee%20Lodge%20Pet%20Resort%20Logo.png?width=300&name=Avonlee%20Lodge%20Pet%20Resort%20Logo.png) ![Barnstone](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/Barnstone.png?width=300&name=Barnstone.png) ![canine-evolution-logo@2x](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/canine-evolution-logo@2x.png?width=200&name=canine-evolution-logo@2x.png) ![Divine Creatures Logo](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/Divine%20Creatures%20Logo.png?width=300&name=Divine%20Creatures%20Logo.png) ![GUMDALE LOGO](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/GUMDALE%20LOGO.png?width=300&name=GUMDALE%20LOGO.png) ![PR logo 2021 purple](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/PR%20logo%202021%20purple.png?width=300&name=PR%20logo%202021%20purple.png) ![SPLLogo4](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/SPLLogo4.png?width=300&name=SPLLogo4.png) ![Tallwood Logo final 2020\[1\] (1)](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/Tallwood%20Logo%20final%202020%5B1%5D%20(1).png?width=300&name=Tallwood%20Logo%20final%202020%5B1%5D%20(1).png) ![The Pets Hotel](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/The%20Pets%20Hotel.jpg?width=300&name=The%20Pets%20Hotel.jpg) ![TLC Logo](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/TLC%20Logo.png?width=300&name=TLC%20Logo.png) ![Welcome logo](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/Welcome%20logo.png?width=300&name=Welcome%20logo.png) ### **National Code Compliance & Course Delivery** At Animal Academy, we are committed to maintaining the **highest industry standards** in training and assessment. Our programs adhere to the **Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015**, ensuring that students receive **high-quality, nationally recognised education**. #### **Regulatory Compliance** Our course delivery aligns with the following compliance requirements: **✅ ASQA Standards for RTOs 2015** ✅ **Conducting Effective Assessments** (Clause 1.8 – 1.12) ✅ **Approved Delivery Modes** (Standard 10.13) ### **Work Placement & Practical Learning** Animal Academy strongly believes that hands-on experience is the **foundation of quality animal care training**. Our courses are designed to provide students with **real-world learning opportunities**, delivered **two days per week** throughout each of the four terms, at** work placement sites**. Through this **immersive training approach**, students: ✔️ **Work directly with live animals**, rather than simulated environments. ✔️ **Develop key industry skills** in actual workplace settings. ✔️ **Apply their knowledge in real-world situations**, ensuring competency across various workplace scenarios. ✔️ **Build confidence and adaptability**, preparing them for careers in animal care. ### **Comprehensive & Authentic Assessments** Assessments are designed to **ensure students are truly job-ready**. They are conducted through: ✔️ **Knowledge Assessment:** Online tests via the LMS assess understanding of key course concepts over a set time frame. ✔️ **Workplace Case Studies:** On real workplace experiences. ✔️ **Workplace Logbook:** Tasks completed in the workplace. **✔️ Video Demonstration: **Narrated video recordings demonstrating practical skills. **✔️In-Person Workshops:** Hands-on sessions with your assessors. This approach guarantees **valid, authentic, and current assessments**, eliminating the risk of AI-generated submissions and ensuring **each student demonstrates real, hands-on competence**. ### **Dedicated Support from Supervisors & Assessors** ✅ **Supervisors**: Placement supervisors provide guidance throughout work placement so that students **gain practical experience** over time. ✅ **Assessors**: The Animal Academy has **dedicated assessors available across** NSW, WA, QLD, and VIC, providing **ongoing student support and evaluation**. ### **Continuous Improvement & Expansion** Our work placement locations are **reviewed annually** in collaboration with **Pet Resorts Australia and our industry partners** to ensure students continue to receive the **best possible training experiences**. As we expand, we are actively working to **increase the number of placement locations across Australia**, making high-quality animal care education **more accessible nationwide**. [Apply Now](https://animalacademy.com.au/future-students/apply?hsLang=en-au) [Get Course Guide](https://animalacademy.com.au/courses?hsLang=en-au) check out ## Our partners Our strong partnerships with top animal care establishments can connect students to work placements and help graduates step into rewarding careers. ![Avonlee Lodge Pet Resort Logo](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/Avonlee%20Lodge%20Pet%20Resort%20Logo.png?width=300&name=Avonlee%20Lodge%20Pet%20Resort%20Logo.png) ![Barnstone](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/Barnstone.png?width=300&name=Barnstone.png) ![canine-evolution-logo@2x](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/canine-evolution-logo@2x.png?width=200&name=canine-evolution-logo@2x.png) ![Divine Creatures Logo](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/Divine%20Creatures%20Logo.png?width=300&name=Divine%20Creatures%20Logo.png) ![GUMDALE LOGO](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/GUMDALE%20LOGO.png?width=300&name=GUMDALE%20LOGO.png) ![SPLLogo4](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/SPLLogo4.png?width=300&name=SPLLogo4.png) ![Tallwood Logo final 2020\[1\] (1)](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/Tallwood%20Logo%20final%202020%5B1%5D%20(1).png?width=300&name=Tallwood%20Logo%20final%202020%5B1%5D%20(1).png) ![TLC Logo](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/TLC%20Logo.png?width=300&name=TLC%20Logo.png) ![Welcome logo](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/Welcome%20logo.png?width=300&name=Welcome%20logo.png) ![PR logo 2021 purple-1](https://46702163.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46702163/hubfs/PR%20logo%202021%20purple-1.png?width=300&name=PR%20logo%202021%20purple-1.png) CHECK OUT OUR ## CLIENT REVIEWS ![testimonials-1](https://animalacademy.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/testimonials-1.jpg?width=613&height=527&name=testimonials-1.jpg) > “The lectures were always engaging and interactive, which made learning so much easier. I found lecturers to be extremely approachable whenever I had doubts or unanswered questions.” ![testimonials-1](https://animalacademy.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/testimonials-1.jpg?width=613&height=527&name=testimonials-1.jpg) Frances Bell Worked in UK, South Africa and Australia ![Amy Payne](https://animalacademy.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Amy%20Payne.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=Amy%20Payne.jpg) > “The lectures were always well prepared and clearly structured allowing me to understand. Great patience was shown with students who were faced with academic and practical challenges throughout their studies.” ![Amy Payne](https://animalacademy.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Amy%20Payne.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=Amy%20Payne.jpg) Amy Payne Now working in the UK ![Millicent Goh](https://animalacademy.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Millicent%20Goh.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=Millicent%20Goh.jpg) > “The love, care, passion and precision in how we were taught made us strive to be the best we can be at our jobs.” ![Millicent Goh](https://animalacademy.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Millicent%20Goh.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=Millicent%20Goh.jpg) Millicent Goh Now working in Singapore ![Nicole Poot](https://animalacademy.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Nicole%20Poo.jpg?width=767&height=1023&name=Nicole%20Poo.jpg) > “The Animal Academy is giving us all the tools to succeed within the Animal care and nursing industry” ![Nicole Poot](https://animalacademy.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Nicole%20Poo.jpg?width=767&height=1023&name=Nicole%20Poo.jpg) Nicole Poot Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing ## Ready to Start Your Journey? 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