Certificate III in Captive Animals
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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
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
24 Months
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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
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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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Subjects
- Public
Course programme
- Work within a captive animal facility
- Prepare and maintain animal housing
- Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals
- Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
- Provide enrichment for animals
- Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals
- Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal work
- Contribute to occupational health and safety processes
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- 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
- Monitor animal reproduction
- Care for young animal
- Develop institutional husbandry guidelines
- Support collection management
- Prepare and present information to the public
Certificate III in Captive Animals