Home Study Animal Husbandry Course
ACS Student Comment: Yes [the course was a valuable learning experience]. It is providing me with new insights and development beyond my former knowledge of this subject. It also provides me with a proper basic knowledge to pursue my dreams in this career path. Arnold Taen, Netherlands - Diploma in Animal ManagementCOURSE STRUCTURE
Core Modules (8)
Biochemistry I (Animal and Human)
Business Studies
Instructional Skills
Workplace Health and Safety
Workshop I
Workshop II
Research Project I
Research Project II.
Stream Modules (8)
Animal Husbandry I (Anatomy and Physiology)
Animal Husbandry II (Animal Health)
Animal Husbandry III (Animal Feed and Nutrition)
Pasture Management
Soil Management
Farm Management
Agricultural Marketing
Animal Breeding.
Elective Modules (8)
Choose eight (8) of the following modules:
Permaculture Systems
Sustainable Agriculture
Horse Care I
Horse Care II
Horse Care III
Equine Behaviour
Beef Cattle
Dairy Cattle Management
Calf Rearing
Sheep Husbandry
Pig Husbandry
Poultry Husbandry
Aquaculture
Animal Health Care
Animal Behaviour
Botany I
Biochemistry (Plants)
Irrigation
Engineering I (Machinery and Equipment)
Engineering II (Engineering Applications)
Total Duration 2400 hours
STUDY SEQUENCE
The core modules are to be completed before the stream and elective modules.
Note: Enrolment fee does not include exam fees and workshop fees.
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OUR TUTORS
Dr. Gareth Pearce BSc(Hons), BVSc, MA, MVetS, PhD, GradCertEd(HE), PGCertAqVetS, PGCertWLBio&Cons, DiplECPHM, MRCVS. Gareth has over 25 years of experience in teaching and research in agriculture, veterinary medicine, wildlife ecology and conservation in a variety of colleges and universities in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. He qualified as a veterinary surgeon at the Universities of Melbourne and Bristol, having previously graduated in Agricultural Science and gained a PhD in Livestock Behaviour and Production. He also has post-graduate qualifications in Education, Wildlife Conservation Medicine, Aquatic Veterinary Studies and Wildlife Biology & Conservation.
Anna Sylvester B.Sc.Hons.(Human Biology), M.Sc.Equine
Anna graduated with a degree in Human Biology from Loughborough University and then went on to complete an MSc in Equine Science at The University of Wales, Aberystwyth, and has a high level of expertise in equine science. She has since spent time in managerial, research and lecturing positions. She also has practical equine experience, and still competes nationally whenever the opportunity arises.
Marius Erasmus B.Sc.Agric., B.Sc.(Wildlife), M.Sc.Agric.
Subsequent to completing a BSc (agric) degree in animal science, he completed an honours degree in wildlife management, and a masters degree in production animal physiology. Following the Masters degree, he has worked for 9 years in the UK, and South Africa; in wildlife management, dairy, beef and poultry farming.
Distance Learning Animal Husbandry Diploma
Are you interested in a career working with animals?
ACS Student Comment: Yes [the course was a valuable learning experience]. It is providing me with new insights and development beyond my former knowledge of this subject. It also provides me with a proper basic knowledge to pursue my dreams in this career path. - Arnold Taen, Netherlands - Diploma in Animal Management
Suitable for anyone wishing to work in animal production at any level. Improve your career prospects within the animal husbandry industry.
Study at your own pace in your own time.
Supported by highly experienced tutors.
This course provides training for people wishing to work in animal production at:
- Technician or management level in positions such as a farm manager
- Technical representatives
- Agricultural Consultants.
Modules available include: Animal Husbandry, Animal Breeding, Animal Behaviour, Aquaculture, Sustainable Agriculture;Organic Farming, Horse Care, Poultry, Pigs, Permaculture, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, and Pasture Management.
This course is internationally accredited through the I.A.R.C.
