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Welcome to our higher level study courses. These advanced
level courses are designed for students wishing to study at a higher level than
our standard level 3 study programmes and are intended to suit students whom
already have some background knowledge in the relative field, either from self
interest, employment in the related area, or from previous study.
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COURSE TITLE |
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PRICE |
| HIGHER DIPLOMA IN
ADVANCED ANIMAL CARE AND BEHAVIOUR |
HDANBW |
£325 |
| €485* |
| $585* |
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Designed as an advanced level
course for those intending to work at consultant and management levels
within a wide range of animal care environments. Tailored to meet the
needs of both the private and commercial environment, this comprehensive
course includes all principal aspects of both animal care and practice
management and administration, and covers small animal care from birth
through to behavioural training, diet, health issues and illness, and
problems associated with old age. Drawing on a wide range of resources and
contributors, the course is intended to suit students who already have
some background knowledge in this field, either from self interest,
employment in a related area, or from previous study.
Students study the listed topics in
easy to learn stages, their performance being assessed by the marked
assignments and an examination assignment, all completed within your own
home. Performance on the course is graded by continuous assessment of both
written and examination assignments. Diplomas are issue upon completion.
Students achieving a pass will be entered onto the register of college
graduates and may take full advantage of our free careers and work
placement advisory programme. Details of the topics which are covered within the course
syllabus are listed below:
Section A:
animal zoology and physiology
Animal biology and
physiology
Respiration
Circulation
Reproduction
Nervous system
Muscles
Exotic species
Digestion and diet
Section B: animal
first aid and veterinary care
Animal disease
Treatment
Animal injury
Assessment and first aid
Common domestic animals
Common pets
Wild animals
Section C: animal
behaviour and therapy
Animal behaviour - an
introduction
Animal behaviour in the wild
Animal behaviour in captivity
Animals and humans interacting
Theories of animal behaviour and socialisation
Common behavioural problems in animals
Problems of socialisation
Animal training
Behavioural therapy
Advanced behavioural therapy and techniques
Behavioural assessment
Intervention
Case studies
Working as a therapist |
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| Duration:
approximately 400 hours
home study. Students work at their own pace, but by working 5-6 hours
per week can expect to complete the course within 12-18 months. |
| Assessment:
Continuous: 14 marked
assignments |
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*Guide prices: These are shown in US dollars and Euros
and are intended to be used as a guide
only to the equivalent rate in sterling. All
enrolments are processed in sterling and as such, the actual price in US
dollars and Euros will depend wholly upon the exchange rate on the actual day of
processing by your card company.
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