Professional Certificate in Animal Care
Are you passionate about animals and eager to build a career in animal care? Interested in mastering the skills needed to manage the health of pets, farm animals or wildlife? Whether you’re aiming for a professional role in the pet care industry, seeking to work with wildlife, or are a devoted pet owner keen on providing the best care for your furry companion, our Professional Certificate in Animal Care is the perfect choice for you.
Duration
Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 48 lessons.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English, and to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
Certificate
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and Certificate of Completion.
Delivery
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
Availability of Content
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 48 lessons.
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English, and to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and Certificate of Completion.
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Summary
The Professional Certificate in Animal Care is tailored for those involved in caring for a diverse range of animals, be it domestic pets at home, wildlife, farm animals or within the pet care industry. This comprehensive course delves into aspects of animal health care, including basic veterinary procedures, disease prevention and animal first aid. It provides an extensive overview of pet care, covering a variety of animals; from dogs and cats to guinea pigs, mice and rabbits. Additionally, the course encompasses crucial topics in wildlife management, animal welfare, and primatology, ensuring a well-rounded education in the various facets of animal care and conservation.
Course Outline
Students will undertake five key modules, made up of 45 lessons.
Module 1: Pet Care (100 Hours)
This course is designed for any animal lover, particularly those aspiring to or already working with domestic animals or in the pet care industry. Developed by highly qualified and experienced professionals including veterinary surgeons, a former wildlife park manager, and university lecturers, the course will provide you a comprehensive introduction to caring for pets.
Module 2: Animal Health Care (100 Hours)
Designed to teach you how to manage animal health for pets, wildlife or farm animals, this course will help you understand animal health care and basic veterinary procedures. From veterinary health, disease prevention, animal first aid and rehabilitation care, you will learn broad and varied knowledge and skills, in which you can take with you into any role where you are working or caring for animals.
Module 3: Wildlife Management (100 Hours)
Designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective wildlife conservation and management, this module covers various critical topics, including wildlife ecology, habitat management, population dynamics, and carrying capacity. You will learn about conducting wildlife censuses and the various techniques used in wildlife management.
Additionally, the module delves into the legal and administrative aspects of wildlife management and culminates with a case study research project, providing a comprehensive understanding of the field essential for anyone working with or caring for wildlife.
Module 4: Animal Welfare (100 Hours)
Gain a thorough understanding of how to manage animal welfare effectively, covering topics such as animal protection services, animal rescue and health services. This module also extends to exploring animal welfare considerations across various contexts, including pets, work animals, animals in sport, farm animals, and wildlife in both free and captive environments. This module equips you with the knowledge to recognize and address welfare needs across a diverse range of animal populations, ensuring informed decisions and actions in the field of animal care and welfare.
Module 5: Primatology (100 Hours)
You’ll learn everything you need to know about primates, their nature, physiology, taxonomy, evolution, diet and nutrition, particularly in a nature park environment, and explore their health challenges. You’ll also learn about their behaviour in the wild, their psychological well-being in captivity, and the essentials of breeding programs and conservation efforts for individual breeds. Managing primates in captivity is also a key component, providing practical knowledge for those working in zoological settings.
For the full subject list and course guide, fill out our Enquiry Form and our course consultants will be in touch.
Assessment
Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving onto the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required, so that you get the most out of your course. You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes and written assessments.
Approval & Recognition
The Learning Group is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.
Who will this course interest?
This course is a beginner level course and for some people, will help them look after their own animals better; but for others, it may be the starting point for a business or career working with companion animals.
It may be of interest to people working, or aspiring to work in:
› Animal Shelters
› Veterinary services
› Pet Boarding
› Wildlife Shelters
› Pet Shops
› Pet-Minding
If you have a specific job in mind, it is important that you research exactly what is required before enrolling in a course. Different roles will require different skills, qualifications and recognition. If you are unsure, one of our course consultants will be able to help you with this.