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Associate Diploma in Animal Husbandry

Course CodeVAG026
Fee CodeAS
Duration (approx)1500 hours
QualificationAssociate Diploma
Study at Home -Animal Husbandry Diploma
  • Self Paced flexible learning
  • Learn from highly qualified and experienced professionals
This course would be close to two years of full time study at most colleges; however, under our system you may fast track it or take it slow. Some may complete it in one year, while others may take many years to finish the course.
To give yourself the best chance of success in this industry, a substantial course (around 1500 hrs or more) together with experience, is what is needed.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the Associate Diploma in Animal Husbandry.
 Industry Project BIP000
 Animal Anatomy And Physiology (Animal Husbandry I ) BAG101
 Animal Health Care VAG100
 Research Project I BGN102
 Vertebrate Zoology BEN104
 
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 10 of the following 26 modules.
 Farm Management BAG104
 Horse Care I BAG102
 Marine Studies I BEN103
 Ornithology BEN102
 Pet Care AAG100
 Animal Behaviour BAG203
 Animal Feed & Nutrition (Animal Husbandry III) BAG202
 Animal Health (Animal Husbandry II) BAG201
 Aquaculture BAG211
 Beef Cattle BAG206
 Dairy Cattle BAG205
 Diagnosing Animal Diseases BAG219
 Equine Behaviour BAG216
 Horse Care II BAG204
 Mariculture -Marine Aquaculture BAG220
 Marine Studies II BEN203
 Natural Health Care for Animals BAG218
 Pasture Management BAG212
 Pigs BAG209
 Poultry BAG208
 Sheep BAG210
 Wildlife Conservation BEN206
 Wildlife Management BEN205
 Zoo Keeping BEN208
 Animal Breeding BAG301
 Horse Care III BAG302
 

Note that each module in the Associate Diploma in Animal Husbandry is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.

Flexible Study

ACS Distance Education is unique. We allow you to choose how you study, where you study, what you study, how much you study, and when you study.
 
  • Work fast or slow –you choose the intensity of study
  • Start, pause or restart according to changing demands of work, family or lifestyle.
  • Mix and match modules so you only study what you want or need to learn -We allow you to construct your own “tailor made” certificates or diplomas
  • Options in assignments allow you to focus on things with greater interest to you.
  • Study electronically (online or using a CD); or using printed notes.
  • Use (or don’t use) supplementary services for extra learning want –unlimited access to tutors,  an online student room, social media, bookstore, etc
  • Orientation video and student Manual at the start of your course will provide a clear guide to how you can study and get all sorts of support no matter where you live.
 

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