Certificate III in Captive Animals

4.4
9 reviews
  • Getting into a routine of how to complete assignments in a manner to satisfy assessor(s) was a big initial 'stumbling block' for me. Discover the videos were, without doubt; my saviour.
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  • I am currently studying the Certificate III in Captive Animals course through Open Colleges. Think the trainers, assessors and support staff were absolutely fantastic Sign up and registration was very simple too.
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  • I think it's overpriced - but so is every other form of tertiary study. Other than that it's awesome.
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Course

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    24 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Get the qualification you need to begin your career working with captive animals in a zoo, aquarium or wildlife sanctuary.This zookeeping course is a starting point for a long-term career working with captive animals. It will set you up with a strong understanding of the basics, and provide you with the experience that you need to gain entry level employment working with wild and exotic animals.What you'll learnDuring your studies, you will learn to perform basic jobs in a zoological park, wildlife park, mobile zoo, theme park or aquarium. This includes how to interact with, monitor and observe captive animals, as well as how to ensure their safety.You'll also learn to present information to the public, support collection management, prepare and maintain animal housing, assist with capturing and moving animals, monitor animal reproduction, and maintain animal health and wellbeing.Why study this course?This online captive animals course is the perfect starting point for people who have some experience working with animals, or who have completed the Certificate II in Captive Animals.You will gain hands-on experience and networking opportunities through 100 hours of structured work placement at a zoo, wildlife sanctuary or aquarium of your choosing.With this professional qualification, you can work in a number of entry level jobs, including: Trainee Keeper, Pre-Trade Keeper, Assistant Keeper, Animal Care Attendant and Wildlife Animal Carer.This course involves work placement that currently needs to be undertaken in Australia. More information available in our FAQs

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Reviews

4.4
fantastic
  • Getting into a routine of how to complete assignments in a manner to satisfy assessor(s) was a big initial 'stumbling block' for me. Discover the videos were, without doubt; my saviour.
    |
  • I am currently studying the Certificate III in Captive Animals course through Open Colleges. Think the trainers, assessors and support staff were absolutely fantastic Sign up and registration was very simple too.
    |
  • I think it's overpriced - but so is every other form of tertiary study. Other than that it's awesome.
    |
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4.3
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Joeanne

4.5
12/01/2018
What I would highlight: Getting into a routine of how to complete assignments in a manner to satisfy assessor(s) was a big initial 'stumbling block' for me. Discover the videos were, without doubt; my saviour.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Stuart

5.0
18/10/2017
What I would highlight: I am currently studying the Certificate III in Captive Animals course through Open Colleges. Think the trainers, assessors and support staff were absolutely fantastic Sign up and registration was very simple too.
What could be improved: All OK
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Aimee

4.5
10/10/2017
What I would highlight: I think it's overpriced - but so is every other form of tertiary study. Other than that it's awesome.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Christine

4.5
19/04/2017
What I would highlight: I found OC a great experience with easy accessible teachers.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Amy

4.0
18/04/2017
What I would highlight: Fun and truly amazing. Easy loving my experience.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Stuart

4.0
18/04/2017
What I would highlight: I am studying the Certificate III in Captive Animals course through Open Colleges and have found the trainers, assessors and support staff absolutely professional to deal with.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Diana

4.5
16/04/2017
What I would highlight: Extremely convenient, gives you a opportunity to study at home, so you can further your goals for your career in life.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Elaine

4.5
30/01/2017
What I would highlight: I'm very grateful with the excellent trainers at Open Colleges. They have made my course so easy to understand. I would really recommend OC.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Cass

4.0
19/06/2016
What I would highlight: The course content has been really useful to my current position. The trainers are friendly and mark assignments quickly.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2018

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 6 years

Subjects

  • Public

Course programme

Module 1
  • Work within a captive animal facility
Module 2
  • Prepare and maintain animal housing
Module 3
  • Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals
Module 4
  • Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
Module 5
  • Provide enrichment for animals
Module 6
  • Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals
Module 7
  • Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal work
Module 8
  • Contribute to occupational health and safety processes
Module 9
  • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Module 1011: Electives
  • Assist with exhibit design and renovation planning
  • Provide basic care of common native mammals
  • Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles
  • Assist with conditioning animals
Module 12
  • Monitor animal reproduction
Module 13
  • Care for young animal
Module 14
  • Develop institutional husbandry guidelines
Module 15
  • Support collection management
Module 16
  • Prepare and present information to the public

Certificate III in Captive Animals

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