Detailed information
| Type: | Courses |
|---|---|
| Method: | Online |
| Prepares for: | Learn about animal health care, and develop business and management skills, that are valued for a career working with pets or providing support services within the pet industry. This course can be an excellent starting point for: Pet Shop staff or proprietors Animal Breeders or Service Providers Veterinary Assistants Animal Shelter Staff Allied professions in Farming, Wildlife, etc The course is also well suited to anyone who already works with animals who is seeking to further their skills and career prospects |
| Geared towards: | Anyone |
| Requirements: | None |
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Course program
Modules
Core Modules These modules provide foundation knowledge for the Qualification - Certificate in Companion Animal Studies.
Animal Health Care VAG100
Pet Care (Different Types Of Pets) AAG100
Starting A Small Business VBS101
Animal Behaviour BAG203
Elective Modules In addition to the core modules, students study any 2 of the following 6 modules.
Animal Biology (Animal Husbandry I) BAG101
Horse Management I BAG102
Sales Skills VBS108
Animal Feed & Nutrition (Animal Husbandry III) BAG202
Natural Animal Health Care BAG218
Breeding Animals BAG301
Note that each module in the Qualification - Certificate in Companion Animal Studies is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.
Module Outlines:
Animal Health Care
There are twelve lessons in Animal Health Care as follows:
Introduction to Animal Health Care
Common Health Problems in farm animals and pets
Animal Behaviour
Signs of Ill Health
Veterinary Facilities
Safety Procedures
Administration of Animal Health
Animal First Aid
Preventative Health Care
Routine Health Treatments
Health Problems in Domestic Pets
Rehabilitation Care
Pet Care
There are 8 lessons in Pet Care as follows:
Introduction to Animal Care
Cats
Dogs
Birds
Fish
Rabbits
Reptiles & Amphibians
Guinea Pigs, Hamsters & Mice.
Animal Behaviour
There are eight lessons in this course:
Introduction: Influences and motivation.
Genetics and Behaviour.
Animal Perception and Behaviour.
Behaviour and the Environment.
Social Behaviour.
Instinct and Learning.
Handling Animals.
Behavioural Problems.
Starting a Small Business
There are twelve lessons in Starting a Small Business, as follows:
Introduction to Small Business Types of business and communication, types of language, office equipment.
The Business World Consultancy services, law and business, the landscape industry, business letters, communication systems.
Your alternatives - different types of ventures Buying and starting a business.
Marketing What is involved in marketing, advertising, selling, communication.
Planning Organising and planning to ensure the success of the business.
Basic Bookkeeping Financial statements, balance sheet, profit and loss statement,insurance.
Sales Methods Selling, sales method, telephone canvassing.
Budgeting Assets and liabilities.
Developing a 12 month business plan Protection, planning and production.
Implementing a business plan Communication with employees, planning the development of the business.
Reviewing progress in a new business Research, evaluate and decide on business plan updates.
Improving profitability Increase profit and reduce expenditure
Core Modules These modules provide foundation knowledge for the Qualification - Certificate in Companion Animal Studies.
Animal Health Care VAG100
Pet Care (Different Types Of Pets) AAG100
Starting A Small Business VBS101
Animal Behaviour BAG203
Elective Modules In addition to the core modules, students study any 2 of the following 6 modules.
Animal Biology (Animal Husbandry I) BAG101
Horse Management I BAG102
Sales Skills VBS108
Animal Feed & Nutrition (Animal Husbandry III) BAG202
Natural Animal Health Care BAG218
Breeding Animals BAG301
Note that each module in the Qualification - Certificate in Companion Animal Studies is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.
Module Outlines:
Animal Health Care
There are twelve lessons in Animal Health Care as follows:
Introduction to Animal Health Care
Common Health Problems in farm animals and pets
Animal Behaviour
Signs of Ill Health
Veterinary Facilities
Safety Procedures
Administration of Animal Health
Animal First Aid
Preventative Health Care
Routine Health Treatments
Health Problems in Domestic Pets
Rehabilitation Care
Pet Care
There are 8 lessons in Pet Care as follows:
Introduction to Animal Care
Cats
Dogs
Birds
Fish
Rabbits
Reptiles & Amphibians
Guinea Pigs, Hamsters & Mice.
Animal Behaviour
There are eight lessons in this course:
Introduction: Influences and motivation.
Genetics and Behaviour.
Animal Perception and Behaviour.
Behaviour and the Environment.
Social Behaviour.
Instinct and Learning.
Handling Animals.
Behavioural Problems.
Starting a Small Business
There are twelve lessons in Starting a Small Business, as follows:
Introduction to Small Business Types of business and communication, types of language, office equipment.
The Business World Consultancy services, law and business, the landscape industry, business letters, communication systems.
Your alternatives - different types of ventures Buying and starting a business.
Marketing What is involved in marketing, advertising, selling, communication.
Planning Organising and planning to ensure the success of the business.
Basic Bookkeeping Financial statements, balance sheet, profit and loss statement,insurance.
Sales Methods Selling, sales method, telephone canvassing.
Budgeting Assets and liabilities.
Developing a 12 month business plan Protection, planning and production.
Implementing a business plan Communication with employees, planning the development of the business.
Reviewing progress in a new business Research, evaluate and decide on business plan updates.
Improving profitability Increase profit and reduce expenditure
Do you need clarification regarding the course program?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.