Zoo Keeper Courses in Geelong
A Zoo Keeper cares for animals, maintains enclosures, provides enrichment, conducts presentations, and ensures welfare in zoos or sanctuaries.
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How do I become a Zoo Keeper in Victoria
Get qualified to work as a Zoo Keeper in Geelong with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
If you love animals the Bachelor of Zoology could launch your career as a zoo keeper, field researcher, author, conservation advocate, and ecologist. This fantastic degree has a number of study majors including animal ecology, applied zoology, natural history, paleobiology, wildlife and conservation.
The program covers: introduction to biology, zoology in practice, organisms and ecosystems, vertebrates and invertebrates, animal behaviour, comparative physiology, and more.
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ACM30321
Duration
12 months - 18 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Want to work at the zoo or wildlife sanctuary? The Certificate ACM30321 III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care is a pathway to professional and volunteer work as a zoo keeper. Your course begins with an introduction to the safety and biosecurity requirements when working with wild animals. You’ll then learn how to feed and care for the animals, including enrichment activities, capture, restraint, transfer, and monitoring. Enquire now for the full list of zookeeping career competencies and available cou...
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Duration
12 months - 18 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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ACM20121
Duration
10 weeks - 12 months
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Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Get started as an animal carer with the ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care. This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for support roles at animal shelters, kennels, pet shops, and wildlife centres. The course covers: feeding and watering animals, cleaning pens and enclosures, assisting with animal health care, communicating with co-workers, keeping safe at work, assisting with animal enrichment and welfare, providing animal first aid, basic grooming, and much more. Enquire now for the f...
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Duration
10 weeks - 12 months
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Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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Estimated fee
From $24,819
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
The Bachelor of Science (Zoology) focuses on the study of animals and their diverse habitats, from deserts to rainforests. This course offers a deep understanding of animal biology, including structure, function, and evolution. It also covers specialized topics like physiology, behavior, and genetics. This foundational knowledge is crucial for addressing issues in conservation, marine science, and ecosystem management, among other areas.
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Estimated fee
From $24,819
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Blended, On Campus, Online
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These nationally recognised qualifications will teach you the finer points of animal behaviour and refine your skills in behaviour correction.
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