Certificate in Animal Husbandry
| Course Code | VAG012 |
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| Fee Code | CT |
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| Duration (approx) | 600 hours |
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| Qualification | Certificate |
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The Certificate in Animal Husbandry is an entry level course suitable for students who wish to gain knowledge related to companion animals and livestock.
The qualification consists of 600 hours of study divided into core and elective modules of study.
Core studies include the study of animal anatomy and physiology, animal health care, and animal feed and nutrition. Elective units are chosen to direct studies toward the students area of interest.
Elective units may include Horse Care I, II and III; Animal Breeding; Dairy Cattle; Beef Cattle; Pigs; Calf Rearing; Sheep; Recognising Animal Diseases; and Natural Animal Health Care. See the more complete list following.
Modules
Note that each module in the Certificate in Animal Husbandry is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.
Aims
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The aim of the course is to prepare students for employment in animal related industries such as vet assistants,livestock workers, animal control workers or the RSPCA volunteers, by providing them with knowledge and skills related to the care and well being of animals.
What You Will Do
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Learn to care for the health of any type of animal and understand the scope of services offered by animal care services, including in veterinary practices.
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Learn to assess animal health, explain a variety of conditions and identify appropriate treatments or responses to a range of more common complaints or illnesses.
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Explain the role of proteins, vitamins and minerals in animal diets.
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Understand the composition of a range of feeds, including pasture, fodder crops, grasses, cereals, seed, and other edible plants
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Plan and implement animal breeding programs using genetic theory, practical applications to daily husbandry practice, and management of animal breeding programs.
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Develop a sound foundation knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology as a basis to understanding the care and management of animals.
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Develop appropriate procedures to manage grazing animals
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Develop timetables for husbandry tasks to be undertaken over a typical week when caring for a specific breeds of animals
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Discuss the general principles of animal care, as they relate to a wide range of different types of animals.
This course can be used as credit towards an
Advanced Diploma in Agriculture - Animal Husbandry or the
Diploma in Animal Management
