Zookeeper (ANZSCO 361114) is a skilled occupation assessed by VETASSESS. Assessment requirements, PR pathways and the CRICOS courses that lead to it are consolidated below from the official lists.
Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Certificate IV WITH a highly relevant field of study AND at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years; OR at AQF Certificate IV without a highly relevant field of study AND at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years; OR at AQF Certificate III with a highly relevant field of study AND at least three years of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years. Note: For pre-qualification employment, three years of highly relevant employment in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment in the last five years.
18 CRICOS courses across 9 providers map to this occupation (lowest tuition first).
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate II in Animal Care CRICOS 106579J · Certificate II | Brisbane College of Australia Pty Ltd QLD | $5,700 |
| Certificate III in Animal Care Services CRICOS 119705A · Certificate III | Australian College of International Studies Pty Ltd NSW | $8,500 |
| Certificate III in Animal Care Services CRICOS 110617G · Certificate III | TAFE Queensland QLD | $11,800 |
| Diploma of Veterinary Nursing CRICOS 101736 · Diploma | Brisbane College of Australia Pty Ltd QLD | $12,650 |
| Certificate III in Animal Care Services CRICOS 110615J · Certificate III | Department of Training and Workforce Development WA | $14,697 |
| Certificate II in Animal Care CRICOS 117282B · Certificate II | Enlighten Talent Pty Ltd NSW | $14,800 |
| Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing CRICOS 101451 · Certificate IV | TAFE Queensland QLD | $15,400 |
| Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing CRICOS 101518 · Certificate IV | Department of Training and Workforce Development WA | $16,667 |
| Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing CRICOS 101735 · Certificate IV | Brisbane College of Australia Pty Ltd QLD | $18,650 |
| Certificate III in Animal Care Services CRICOS 111793E · Certificate III | Enlighten Talent Pty Ltd NSW | $19,200 |
| Certificate IV in Equine Care CRICOS 113531M · Certificate IV | Brisbane College of Australia Pty Ltd QLD | $21,900 |
| Diploma of Equine Management CRICOS 062230F · Diploma | Marcus Oldham College VIC | $22,000 |
| Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing CRICOS 117283A · Certificate IV | Enlighten Talent Pty Ltd NSW | $29,800 |
| Bachelor of Equine Science (Honours) CRICOS 092445J · Bachelor Honours Degree | The University of Queensland QLD | $46,923 |
| Associate Degree of Veterinary Nursing CRICOS 084960A · Associate Degree | Melbourne Polytechnic VIC | $48,000 |
| Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management CRICOS 112556K · Advanced Diploma | Marcus Oldham College VIC | $75,840 |
| Bachelor of Equine Science CRICOS 012005G · Bachelor Degree | Charles Sturt University (CSU) NSW | $113,904 |
| Bachelor of Equine Science CRICOS 087882G · Bachelor Degree | The University of Queensland QLD | $155,635 |
Zookeeper (ANZSCO 361114) is assessed by VETASSESS. Assessment looks at qualifications and relevant employment against defined criteria (VETASSESS Group D).
There are 3 recognised paths, for example: Cert IV+ (relevant) + 1 yr; Cert IV+ (non-relevant) + 2 yr; Cert III+ (relevant) + 3 yr. The right path depends on the field of study and length of relevant work.
No. A skills assessment confirms the occupation criteria are met; a visa also depends on points, nomination and Department of Home Affairs decisions. This page consolidates the official lists so applicants can see the requirements — it does not assess eligibility.
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