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Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies Online Course
The Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies provides a unique, comprehensive opportunity for individuals interested in horses, horse care, and the horse industry. Individuals completing this Advanced Certificate program of study will gain a solid foundation in equine husbandry skills and practical knowledge.
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Herpetology Course Online
Study herpetology to learn to care for reptiles and amphibians while learning about their classification, biology, anatomy & physiology, conservation issues, ecology and husbandry. This course is appropriate for enthusiasts, veterinary nurses, zoo keepers, pet shop workers, snake handlers, wildlife park employees and in fact anyone working or keeping as a hobby reptiles or amphibians.
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Advanced Certificate in Zoo Keeping Online Course
This online course is designed for students who want to learn a wide range of skills and knowledge about Zoo Keeping.  This course covers not only zoo keeping, but also animal behaviour, and animal health care
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Zoo Keeping Online Course
Do you want a career working with animals? This course in Zoo Keeping will introduce you to the various aspects of working in zoological gardens and safari parks and general captive animal management. Students learn about Animal Welfare, Animal Care, Diet and Nutrition, Forms of Enrichment to enhance wellbeing, Captive Breeding, Enclosure Design, Research, Education and Conservation in Zoos.
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Artificial Insemination Online Course
Artificial insemination (AI) is widely used in most domestic and even wild animal species. The reasons for use of AI instead of natural breeding are diverse and different for the various species. As in humans, AI can be used as a tool to increase conception rate in animals that have fertility problems. This is usually performed in companion animals such as horses and dogs, where individuals are important as breeding animals. In these situations, breeding animals are mostly chosen on performance and pedigree instead of breeding soundness. Breeders can go through a lot of effort to produce offspring from a specific dam or sire, irrespective of potential reproductive problems.
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Wildlife Conservation Course Online
Wildlife lovers, this online course is for you. Learn skills and techniques for managing wild populations. This wildlife conservation course will provide you with the foundation skills and knowledge for conserving threatened wildlife. This course covers important aspects related to wildlife conservation such as habitat use, habitat fragmentation and bio geography, genetic diversity and conserving small populations, wildlife and flora survey techniques, working with legislation and much more.
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Marine Studies A (Introduction) Online Course
Marine Studies A is an excellent introduction for those who wish to work in the field of Marine Science or for those seeking to understand the range of fascinating marine environments and the organisms that inhabit them. You will be introduced to a wide range of factors related to marine studies that includes marine ecology systems, reef formation and function, marine organisms such as fish, cephalopods and marine mammals, marine ecosystems and how human activity impacts all of these.
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Sheep Husbandry Online Course
Sheep Husbandry online – a thorough and practical course. Students will learn selection and breeding of sheep, improving nutrition, sheep health, management of the commercial flock, wool, lambs and much more.
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Introduction to Dog Training Course Online
Do you love dogs, or dream of working as a dog trainer? If so, then our 100-hr dog training course is perfect for you.  You will learn about canine psychology, senses, dog training, dog obedience, solving behavioural disorders, and much more in this online course. This course is suitable for students, dog owners, dog and animal professionals, and anyone wanting to learn more about dogs and their behaviour and training.
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Beef Cattle Course Online
This beef cattle course is offered as a flexible online study and will get you started on the fundamentals of beef cattle management including husbandry, breeding, production, feed lots, herds and more.  It aims to help students analyse and make informed decisions about the management requirements of beef cattle. You should be able to describe and explain the principles and practices of beef cattle husbandry and management.  This course is suitable for beef cattle farmers, agricultural workers looking after beef cattle and anyone with an interest in keeping beef cattle.
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Horse Care III: Equine Nutrition Online Course
This equine nutrition course serves as a practical survey and review of the principles of nutrition and feeding management for horses. Topics covered in the course include a study of the horse’s digestive anatomy and physiology, review of the basic nutrients, different factors affecting the nutritional requirements of horses, body condition scoring, types of feeds for horses, feed evaluation and selection criteria, utilization of pasture feed, general feeding program management, and diseases related to diet and feed.
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Horse Breeding Online Course
This course is an advanced course that is designed to give the student an understanding of both the practical aspects of equine breeding with regard to management of the stallion, mares, breeding and their foals, as well as the management of selective breeding and genetic selection. Students are supported by a qualified equine reproduction specialist.
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Pet Therapy (Animal-assisted) Course Online
Pet therapy is an effective tool based on the long history of animals and humans co-existing as comforting and caring companions. Everyone needs a little help sometimes, whether it is for physical, emotional, or mental ailments. Therapy pets provide extensive benefits for physical and mental wellbeing to their owners, supporting and encouraging positive interactions and activities leading to significant improvement in overall health.
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Animal Behaviour Course Online
In this animal behaviour course you will learn to understand why animals behave the way they do. This course was written due to the demand from adult learners who want to understand animal behaviour but don’t want to commit to an expensive and long term degree to do so. Learn to understand difficult behaviour and techniques on how to deal with it. This is a very useful qualification for anyone working with animals or for someone wishing to set up their own business. Learn about the different influences on animal behaviour such as genetics, biology, environmental influences, the part played by instinct and the difference in behaviour in domesticated versus wild populations.
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Advanced Certificate in Wildlife Management Online Course
A foundation course for those looking to work their way into higher education or employment with wildlife. Undertake studies in vertebrate zoology, wildlife management, ecology, ornithology, marine studies I and environmental assessment. Modules combined to provide you with a working knowledge of wildlife and their environments. A great course to get you started on your wildlife career.
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Horse Care I: Equine Husbandry Basics Online Course
This course is intended to establish general, foundational knowledge related to the care and management of horses. Primary topics include the domestication and development of the horse, type and breed classifications, basic anatomy and conformation, colours and markings, gaits and defects in gait, teeth and age determination, and proper hoof care as well as diseases of the hoof. Additional topics discussed include principles of horsemanship, styles of equitation, riding tack and training aids, and basic handling of horses.
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Ornithology Online Course
A fascinating guide into the world of birds, especially suited for those with a passion for bird-watching. Bird lovers of all types will gain in-depth knowledge in bird classification and biology, environments and migration patterns. Review the varied ecosystems, from marine birds to wetlands and hardy desert dwellers. Discover how to go about attracting birds to the home garden.
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Domestic Cat Care Course Online
Tap into the diverse career opportunities available in the ever-expanding field of domestic cat care or update your skills to care for your own cat in a way that optimises its wellbeing and keeps cats safe and happy. This self-paced, online course offers a firm foundation in theoretical and practical knowledge, beginning at cat care basics before exploring more in-depth aspects of cat biology, cat breeds, cat health, nutrition and feline behaviour.
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Aviculture (Bird Aviary) Course Online
Whether you are an bird keeping enthusiast or seeking a profession in the bird industry, this experiential-based course is designed to help you develop knowledge and skills to be a confident and successful bird keeper.
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Advanced Certificate in Animal Husbandry Online Course
In this Adv Cert in Animal Husbandry, students gain a strong foundation of skills and knowledge in a wide range of areas including nutrition, feed, health care, animal anatomy and physiology in the three core modules. Â A choice of one elective from a range allows students to gain specific husbandry and management skills in cattle, sheep, poultry or pigs.
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Aquarium Management Online Course
Aquarium Management covers a wide range of topics including salt water systems, breeding fish, set and design of aquarium systems as well as aquarium maintenance. This online aquarium course requires no prior knowledge and is suitable for anyone involved with or interested in aquariums either on a professional basis or as a hobby. This is a self-paced course on aquariums with professional tutor support.
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Primatology Online Course
Primatology is the scientific study of the primate order of mammals, which draws from areas such as biology, behavioural studies, anatomy and physiology and anthropology. Â The Primates order includes monkeys, gorillas, lemurs, tarsiers, chimpanzees, orangutans, gibbons and more. This 100 hour primatology course covers taxonomy, physiology, psychology, husbandry (diet, care, environmental requirements), health as well as examining breeding programs designed and management and needs of primates in captivity.
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Wildlife Management Course Online
Wildlife Management is the study of preserving and managing populations in the wild with consideration to their habitats.  This wildlife management course introduces students to concepts such as population dynamics, carrying capacities, landscape fragmentation, wildlife census techniques and wildlife management techniques such as predator culls, habitat modification, captive breeding and release as well as examine the relationship between wildlife management and the law.
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Advanced Certificate in Animal Health Care Online Course
This Animal Health Care course is designed for students who want to learn a wide range of skills and knowledge on caring for animals. There are three core modules, and an elective choice of either Animal Behaviour or Pet Care for students want to work or who are involved in the Pet Care industry.