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Professional Certificate in Animal Care

Take Your Animal and Pet Care Skills to a Professional Level

Are you passionate about caring for animals? Do you dream of working in a field where every day is about making a difference in the lives of pets and wildlife animals? Are you looking for a career that combines your love for animals with a deep understanding of their behaviour and welfare? If these questions resonate with you, the Professional Certificate in Animal Care is the perfect course to embark on a fulfilling and impactful career and make a difference in the lives of pets and animals.

Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
Self-paced. Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 48 lessons.
Delivery
Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated mentor support.

Course Overview

Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

This course may be of interest to people working or aspiring to work in or as:

  • Animal Shelters
  • Veterinary services
  • Pet Boarding
  • Wildlife Shelters
  • Pet Shops
  • Pet-Minding

Course Fees Include

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Student Support

You’ll be fully supported with access to an allocated student support advisor, mentor and course consultants, who are available 5 days per week.

Assessments

Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving on to the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required so that you get the most out of your course. You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes, and written assessments.

Certification

Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each certificate completed and a Certificate of Completion.

About The Course

Gain the Professional Skills to Level up Your Pet Parenting or Start a Rewarding Career with Animals

Are you passionate about caring for animals? Do you dream of working in a field where every day is about making a difference in the lives of pets and wildlife animals? Are you looking for a career that combines your love for animals with a deep understanding of their behaviour and welfare? If these questions resonate with you, the Professional Certificate in Animal Care is the perfect course to embark on a fulfilling and impactful career and make a difference in the lives of pets and animals.

This comprehensive course consists of five key modules that will educate you on everything you need about animal care. In 'Pet Care', you'll gain knowledge about caring for a variety of pets, from cats and dogs to reptiles and small mammals. 'Animal Health Care' will help you understand animal health care and basic veterinary procedures. 'Wildlife Management' offers insights into managing wildlife populations and habitats, while 'Animal Welfare' explores the ethical considerations and best practices in animal care. The fascinating 'Primatology' module provides a deep dive into the world of primates, their behaviour, and conservation. Each module is packed with practical and theoretical knowledge, preparing you for a diverse range of roles in animal care.

Upon completing this course, various career paths open in sectors such as animal shelters, veterinary services, pet boarding, wildlife shelters, pet shops, and pet-minding. Whether you aspire to work in a hands-on role with animals or contribute to their care and conservation, this course equips you with the skills and knowledge to pursue your passion professionally.

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