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QUALIFICATION - CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY VAG012

Duration (approx) 600 hours
Qualification
Certificate

Animal Husbandry Training 

Animal husbandry is concerned with the breeding, management, and caring of animals that are grown for food or other products like wool or hides. It involves understanding industry best practices for maintaining the health and wellbeing of animals.

Discover skills to optimise the health and wellbeing of animals

This is a foundation level course, suitable for those seeking develop knowledge related to companion animals and livestock.

The qualification consists of 600 hours of study, divided into core and elective modules.

Core studies include animal anatomy and physiology, animal health care, and animal feed and nutrition. Choose three elective modules to suit you and your requirements. 

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.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the QUALIFICATION - CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY VAG012
 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY I (ANIMAL ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY) BAG101
 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY II (ANIMAL HEALTH) BAG201
 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY III (FEED AND NUTRITION) BAG202
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 3 of the following 11 modules.
 ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR BAG203
 ANIMAL HEALTH CARE VAG100
 AQUACULTURE BAG211
 BEEF CATTLE BAG206
 CALF REARING BAG207
 DAIRY CATTLE BAG205
 HORSE CARE I BAG102
 NATURAL HEALTH CARE FOR ANIMALS BAG218
 PET CARE AAG100
 PIGS BAG209
 POULTRY BAG208

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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY CERTIFICATE COURSE

  • Study in your own home, at your own pace.
  • Learn from industry professionals - our tutors!  
  • Understand more about animal husbandry.
  • Gain a useful qualification in the agriculture field.
 
To gain the Certificate in Animal Husbandry, you must complete six modules. 
There is an assignment at the end of each lesson which will be sent to a tutor for feedback.
Our expert tutors are available to support you throughout your learning journey.
At the end of each module, there is also an examination. 

This course can help you:

  • Improve job and career prospects.
  • Expand upon current animal husbandry knowledge.
  • Learn more about agricultural practices.
  • Study online or by correspondence learning.

 

If you have any questions our animal husbandry tutors are happy to help.

 

 
Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Alison Pearce (general)P.G.Cert. Ed., M.Ecotourism, S.Sc. (Hons). Alison has held many positions including: University Lecturer, Writer, Quality Assurance Manager, Research Technician, Vet Nurse and stockwoman. Over 30 years industry experience, mostly in Australia and the UK.. Alison originally graduated with an honors degree in science from university and beyond that has completed post graduate qualifications in education and eco-tourism. She has managed veterinary operating theatre, responsible for animal anaesthesia, instrument preparation, and assistance with surgical techniques and procedures.
Dr. Gareth PearceGraduated from the University of Nottingham in 1982 with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Between 82 and 85 worked as Research Assistant and Demonstator in Animal Science at the University of Leeds. Over more than 30 years he has furthered his studies, obtaining eight significant university qualifications including degrees in Veterinary Science, Wildlife Conservation and Animal Behaviour. Gareth has significant teaching experience around the world as a faculty member at eight different universities including Associate Professor at Murdoch University and Director of Studies in Veterinary Science at Cambridge University. He has over 100 prestigious research papers published, and enjoys an outstanding international reputation in the fields of animal and veterinary science.
Marius Erasmus Subsequent to completing a BSc (Agric) degree in animal science, Marius 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.


Check out our eBooks

Animal HealthUnderstand animal health issues, diseases and how identify and manage illnesses and injuries. Animals can become sick for many different reasons -diseases caused by infections, injuries, poisoning, genetic disorders, poor nutrition and other things.
Caring for DogsA book for both students and dog owners. This book has been designed to complement our dog care and pet care courses; but also to provide a sound foundation for choosing the right breed, and caring for a dog whether as a pet, or a working animal. Contents cover Breeds, Creating a healthy home for dogs, legal issues, dog biology, recognising poor health, parasites, illnesses, nutrition, reproduction, dog psychology, behavioural development, training tips, behaviour problems, grooming, working in the dog industry, and more.
Horse CareThis book is an accumulation of information from biology, agricultural science and veterinary medicine. It looks to explore and explain the fundamentals of appropriate horse care aims and techniques. In doing so it will consider horsemanship as a combination of art and science.
PoultryPoultry are entertaining as pets and life sustaining as a commercial product! Whether you are seeking a book as a beginner poultry keeper or if you are embarking on a new career in poultry production or management, this book is for you. Easy to read, easy to understand and packed with easy to implement practical advice. Know how to care for the health and wellbeing of poultry and make production a commercially viable enterprise.