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Certificate in Animal Husbandry

Course Summary

Course Level Non VET Certificate
 Supplier Courses Direct
Delivery Mode Distance Learning Price Enquiry
Duration 600 Hours
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DESCRIPTION 

The Certificate in Animal Husbandry is an entry level course suitable for students who wish to gain knowledge related to companion animals and livestock. The qualification consists of 600 hours of study divided into core and elective modules of study.

“Choice of electives allows students to structure their learning around subjects that are relevant to their situation or interests.” M. Cullen - Dip. Landcare & Natural Resources, Assoc. Dip. SMI, B. Teaching

MODULES

Core

These modules provide foundation knowledge for this course

  • Animal Anatomy And Physiology (Animal Husbandry I )
  • Animal Health Care For Beginners
  • Animal Health (Animal Husbandry II)
  • Animal Feed & Nutrition (Animal Husbandry III)


    • Elective

    In addition to the core modules, A certain number of electives must be completed to satisfy the requirements for this course.

  • Horse Care Basics (I)
  • Horse Care Intermediate (II)
  • Horse Care Advanced (III)
  • Animal Breeding For Beginners
  • Dairy Cattle Management
  • Beef Cattle Management
  • Calf Rearing
  • Pig Management
  • Sheep Management
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Pet Care
  • Natural Health Care for Animals
  • Diagnosing Animal Diseases (Under development)

    • Unit Details....

    Note that each module in this course is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.

    AIMS

    The aim of the course is to prepare students for employment in animal related industries such as vet assistants,livestock workers, animal control workers or the RSPCA volunteers, by providing them with knowledge and skills related to the care and well being of animals.

    WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Learn to care for the health of any type of animal and understand the scope of services offered by animal care services, including in veterinary practices.
  • Learn to assess animal health, explain a variety of conditions and identify appropriate treatments or responses to a range of more common complaints or illnesses.
  • Explain the role of proteins, vitamins and minerals in animal diets.
  • Understand the composition of a range of feeds, including pasture, fodder crops, grasses, cereals, seed, and other edible plants
  • Plan and implement animal breeding programs using genetic theory, practical applications to daily husbandry practice, and management of animal breeding programs.
  • Develop a sound foundation knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology as a basis to understanding the care and management of animals.
  • Develop appropriate procedures to manage grazing animals
  • Develop timetables for husbandry tasks to be undertaken over a typical week when caring for a specific breeds of animals
  • Discuss the general principles of animal care, as they relate to a wide range of different types of animals.

    • DELIVERY

  • Correspondence

    • Sub courses
    Beef Cattle Management- unit
    Calf Rearing- unit
    Dairy Cattle Management- unit
    Diagnosing Animal Diseases (Under development)- unit
    Horse Care Advanced (III)- unit
    Horse Care Basics (I)- unit
    Horse Care Intermediate (II)- unit
    Pet Care- unit
    Sheep Management- unit

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