Cost $180 AUD.

The aim of this course is to quickly give the student a basic to solid understanding of the study of zoo-keeping with an emphasis on the types of animals kept, habitat, feeding, breeding, growing, illness and other issues to ensure a good zoo.

The Advanced Certificate of Zoo-keeping is a self paced online course covering the key areas of types of zoos, the zookeeper, the animals, habitat & feed, the risks and dangers, and more. All you need to know. Essential for those who want to work in, or have an interest in this fun animals area.

 

Topics

What is a zoo?

Why zoos?

Aims & goals

Skills used

Duties & roles

Locations

The working environment

The methods and procedures

Equipment & tools

Habitat

Feeding

Reproduction

Disease & illness

Safety & health

Risks

Duty of care

Controversy

 

COURSE DURATION
Approximately 25 hours. As a guide, certificate courses can be completed within 5-10 weeks of part time study 5 hours per week.

ASSESSMENT
Online assignments.

ENROLLMENT
Students are enrolled for 12 months, with extensions available for free.

TIMELINE
Students study & complete assignments at their own pace.

SEE ALSO
Diploma of Zookeeping – Consists of 2 or 3 short courses.

Don’t forget to submit a student enrollment form – it can be found on the home page.