Zoo Keeping 600 Hours Diploma

1  Animal Health Care VAG100To be able to describe the scope of services offered by animal care services, including veterinary practices.
Describe common health problems in various animals, including injuries & diseases, causes of ill health problems in family pets
Explain the natural behaviour of different types of domestic animals in different situations - natural behaviour of animals, problems in wild animals, and behaviour in domestic animals
Identify common signs of ill health in different animals - vital signs, the healthy animal , signs & symptoms of disease , and diagnose and control of diseases
Describe the purposes of different facilities used in veterinary practice, the contents of a first aid kit, suitable enclosures for animals
Determine safety procedures for a veterinary practice, workplace safety issues, aspects of health and safety for veterinary practices
Describe different administration procedures in a veterinary practice, including animal insurance, legal considerations, day to day management of a veterinary office
Describe/select first aid procedures/treatments for different animals in response to common health problems in animals, identify types of wounds and suitable treatments
Describe requirements for maintaining good health in domestic animals, including nutrition & preventative medicine, preventing ill health through correct management, vaccinations
To develop an understanding of routine treatments for healthy animals such as de-sexing, managing a pregnancy and euthanasia
To develop a broader awareness of health problems and their treatment in domestic pets, discuss ticks and tick borne diseases, Australian animals, birds, reptiles, and fish
To develop skills in caring for animals prior to, during or after treatment, planning a recovery and animal nursing2  Animal Behaviour BAG203Determine the set elements that influence animal behaviours
Depict how genes affect different animal reactions mal Behaviour course. Understanding your...