Qualification - Certificate in Zoo Keeping

Course CodeVEN022
Fee CodeCT
Duration (approx)600 hours
QualificationCertificate
 

Are you interested in working in a zoo or wildlife park?

Do you need to increase your knowledge and skills to increase your employability?

Then this is the course for you. 
In this course, you will learn about -
  • Animal health care
  • Animal behaviour
  • Zookeeping
You also have the option to pick three modules from -
  • Marine studies
  • Ornithology
  • Vertebrate Zoology
  • Animal Disease
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Herpetology
  • Natural Animal Health Care
  • Primates
  • Wildlife Conservation and Management
  • Breeding animals and much more....

This course will provide you with flexible learning experiences that will help start you on your way to a career in zoos.

This course is suitable for anyone interested in working or volunteering in a zoo or wildlife park. It is a great way to increase your knowledge and career opportunities.
 
Tip: While you are studying, try to get as much work experience as possible. This will not only increase your job opportunities but also your confidence with animals and provide a network of support. If you can't work in a zoo, you might want to try working at an animal shelter or petting zoo. All relevant experience is worthwhile!
 
 
 
 
Accreditation: This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the Qualification - Certificate in Zoo Keeping.
 Animal Health Care VAG100
 Animal Behaviour BAG203
 Zoo Keeping BEN208
 
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 3 of the following 13 modules.
 Aquarium Management BEN105
 Marine Studies I BEN103
 Ornithology BEN102
 Zoology -Vertebrate BEN104
 Animal Disease BAG219
 Animal Feed & Nutrition (Animal Husbandry III) BAG202
 Herpetology BEN209
 Marine Studies II BEN203
 Natural Health Care for Animals BAG218
 Primates BEN210
 Wildlife Conservation BEN206
 Wildlife Management BEN205
 Breeding Animals BAG301
 

Note that each module in the Qualification - Certificate in Zoo Keeping is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.


Do you want to work in zoos and wildlife parks?
 
Do you need more knowledge and experience to increase your employment chances?
 
Then this certificate in Zookeeping is the course for you.  Increase your employability with this terrific course. 
Study in your own home with help from our expert, friendly tutors!
 




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