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NEW COURSE 

"NATURAL HEALTH CARE FOR ANIMALS" 

 Just released  click for details


EQUINE BEHAVIOUR


SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Now available on CD with 10% off fees

Pet Care Course
Updated and expanded
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 Learn husbandry techniques for
Dogs, Cats, Fish, Birds, Rabbits, Reptiles, Amphibians, Mice, etc


AQUACULTURE
100 hours, self paced, Freshwater fish and crustaceans


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NEW COURSES on CD -Save 10%
Agricultural Soil Management        and    Beef Cattle

HUGE DEMAND....OPPORTUNITIES ON THE HORIZON!!!!!
It is predicted there will be a need for 50,000 additional professionals in this industry over the next 5-10 years BEYOND what will be available.
NOW IS THE TIME TO TRAIN FOR A CAREER IN AGRICULTURE
Contact us to discuss the opportunities.

 

Meet Some of our Tutors

Dr. Gareth Pearce BSc(Hons), BVSc, MA, MVetS, PhD, GradCertEd(HE), PGCertAqVetS, PGCertWLBio&Cons, DiplECPHM, MRCVS. Gareth has over 25 years of experience in teaching and research in agriculture, veterinary medicine, wildlife ecology and conservation in a variety of colleges and universities in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. He qualified as a veterinary surgeon at the Universities of Melbourne and Bristol, having previously graduated in Agricultural Science and gained a PhD in Livestock Behaviour and Production. He also has post-graduate qualifications in Education, Wildlife Conservation Medicine, Aquatic Veterinary Studies and Wildlife Biology & Conservation. Michele Cullen B.Teaching/B.General Studies (Linguistics), Golden Key International Honours society, Dip. Landcare, Cert. III Landcare & Natural Resouces, Assoc. Dip. Stock & Meat Inspection

Michele has over 20 years experience in the rural sector, working as a Stock Inspector (first female) with the Qld. Department of Primary Industries, Stock Inspector (QRSPCA), Management Trainee (Australian Meat Holdings/Conagra) and as co-owner of a Quarter Horse Breeding enterprise. Michele is also a qualified teacher with an keen interest in students with special needs.

Peter Douglas Dip Animal Husbandry

Peter has over 40 years of experience in Agriculture and resources management. He is a former lecturer with the University of Queensland (Gatton), and manager of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. He also established and managed the wildlife park for Dreamworld, one of Australia's largest theme parks. Peter has both wide ranging experience in farming and wildlife management, and continues to apply that knowledge both through his work with ACS, and helping his adult children who have pursued careers of their own in similar areas.

 

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ACS provides distance education, video training, and on line studies to students worldwide (in over 50 countries. These include both short hobby courses and formal certificates, advanced certificates, associate diplomas, diplomas and advanced diplomas.

Distance Education courses are offered in Farming, Agriculture and Animal Health.

Certificates and diplomas, internationally recognised and accredited through IARC.

Lots of options for distance education including: Pet Care, Horse Care, Horse Management, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Aquaculture, Animal Breeding, Pasture Management, Soil Management, Irrigation and more.

ACS Distance Education Home Study College, offers over 400 external study, online training courses and home study courses; including online business certificates, online computer courses, short courses and other flexible learning and alternative education choices.  Internationally recognised by the International Accreditation and Recognition Council.

 

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