Course overview
The world is in need of dedicated, compassionate carers
Designed in collaboration with experts like Bondi Vet’s Dr Kate Adams, get the training & skillset that the industry is looking out for. This package contains 7 courses designed to cover the most important fundamentals of animal care and welfare across a range of species, as well as a course covering the basics of wildlife and threatened species conservation.
This course does not include tutor support
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 18 Months Access | 360 hours
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per week.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol on this course.
Course features
- Understand conservation, disease, and healthcare across a wide range of species
- Perfect for busy people who want to up-skill
- Gain confidence and get ahead in this competitive industry
- Covers basic first-aid and rescue techniques, caring for farm animals, birds, fish, dogs & cats
Professional recognition
Accredited by CPD
Accredited by ICOES
Delivery
Your course will be delivered through our online learning platform. You can access our online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
Subjects
- An Introduction to Pet Care
- Provide Basic Care for Domestic Cats
- Provide Basic Care for Domestic Dogs
- Provide Basic Care for Freshwater Fish
- Provide Basic Care for Birds
- Provide Basic Care for Reptiles and Amphibians
- Provide Basic Care for Rodents and Rabbits
- Provide Dog Grooming Service
- A Day in the Life of A Veterinarian
- Common Health Issues in Domestic Pets
- Basic First Aid for Animals
- Working in Veterinary Facilities
- Administration Services for the Veterinary Service
- Safety in Veterinary Services
- Taking Care of your Animals
- Common Health Issues in Domestic Pets
- Identify and Respond to Animal Behaviour
- Basic First Aid for Animals
- Routine Health Care for Animals
- Rehabilitation of Domestic Animals
- Maintain and Monitor Animal Health and Well-being
- Common Health Problems in Farm Animals
- Working in Veterinary Services
- Administration Services for the Veterinary Service
- Safety in Veterinary Services
- A Day in the Life of A Veterinarian
- Assist in Health Care of Animals
- Veterinary Diagnostic Sample Collection
- Comply with Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Animal Work
- Controlling Bacterial and Fungal Diseases in Animals
- Implementing Animal Health Control Programs
- Provide Nutritional Advice and Support for Animals
- Domestic Animal Toxicology
- Inherited Disorders of Dogs, Cats and Horses
- Other Conditions and Disorders
- Implementing Animal Health Control Program
- Managing Animal Welfare Needs
- Complying with Animal Welfare Requirements
- Apply Principles of Animal Behaviour
- Apply Animal Welfare and Handling Requirements
- Rescue Animals and Apply Basic First Aid
- Animal Welfare for Wild Animals: Free and Captive
- Animal Health Information Resources
- Caring for Young Animals
- Animal Welfare for Farm Animals
- Introduction to Wildlife Conservation
- Recovery of Threatened Species
- Habitat Conservation
- Approaches to Conservation of Threatened Wildlife
- Vegetation (Flora) Surveys
- Fauna Surveys
- Marine Conservation
- Planning for Wildlife
- Introduction to Wildlife Management
- Introduction to Wildlife Ecology
- Common Health Issues in Domestic Pets
- Basic First Aid for Animals
- Routine Health Care for Animals
- Rehabilitation of Domestic Animals
- Maintain and Monitor Animal Health and Well-being
About The Career Academy
We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with the industry to deliver you the latest and most up-to-date content. We have almost 15 years of experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
- Upskill and be awarded a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre which will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.
