Work with Animals!
There are many possibilities open for people wanting to work with pets and animals. These range from -
- Working in pet shops or veterinary practices,
- As wildlife carers, in a wildlife sanctuary or
- Zoo as animal attendants,
- On horse and cattle studs as grooms and strappers, just to name a few.
In a competitive job market, employers will seek employees who possess relevant knowledge and skills. This course can set you apart from other candidates by giving you the educational foundation you need!
This is an experiential learning-based course. Throughout your studies you will have the opportunity to network with and learn from a variety of industry professionals. Establishing real-world relationships and confidence is key to career success.
Modules
Note that each module in the Certificate in Companion Animal Studies is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.
What is covered by the Core Modules?
Pet Care
8 lessons:
1. Introduction to Animal Care
2. Cats
3. Dogs
4. Birds
5. Fish
6. Rabbits
7. Reptiles & Amphibians
8. Guinea Pigs, Hamsters & Mice.
Animal Behaviour
8 lessons:
1. Introduction: Influences and motivation.
2. Genetics and Behaviour.
3. Animal Perception and Behaviour.
4. Behaviour and the Environment.
5. Social Behaviour.
6. Instinct and Learning.
7. Handling Animals
8. Behavioural Problems.
Animal Health Care
12 lessons:
1. Introduction to Animal Health Care
2. Common Health Problems in farm animals and pets
3. Animal Behaviour
4. Signs of Ill Health
5. Veterinary Facilities
6. Safety Procedures
7. Administration of Animal Health
6. Animal First Aid
7. Preventative Health Care
8. Routine Health Treatments
9. Health Problems in Domestic Pets
10. Rehabilitation Care
Starting A Small Business
This covers all of the basics of running a business and provides valuable and necessary skills for anyone involved in a companion animal business.
12 lessons:
1. Introduction to Small Business Types of business and communication, types of language, office equipment.
2. The Business World Consultancy services, law and business, the landscape industry, business letters, communication systems.
3. Your alternatives - different types of ventures Buying and starting a business.
4. Marketing What is involved in marketing, advertising, selling, communication.
5. Planning Organising and planning to ensure the success of the business.
6. Basic Bookkeeping Financial statements, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, insurance.
7. Sales Methods Selling, sales method, telephone canvassing.
8. Budgeting Assets and liabilities.
9. Developing a 12-month business plan Protection, planning and production.
10. Implementing a business plan Communication with employees, planning the development of the business.
11. Reviewing progress in a new business Research, evaluate and decide on business plan updates.
12. Improving profitability Increase profit and reduce expenditure
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Opportunities for Graduates!
The range of employment opportunities for people in animal and pet industries is huge.
This course can provide an excellent platform to move toward working in jobs such as the following:
- Veterinary practitioner, veterinary technician, animal lab technician, veterinary assistant, animal hospital clerk
- Pet therapist, groomer
- Pet shop owner, staff
- Animal trainer, groomer, breeder
- Animal welfare officer, animal shelter staff
- Zoo or wildlife park staff, and others!
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