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Domestic Cat Care BAG107

Study Method
Online
Institution
The Career Academy
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  • Please note this course does NOT qualify for VET FEE-Help or any other government funding. Flexible payment options available

Course overview

Learn about caring for cats — a serious foundation for anyone working in the pet industry or for passionate cat owners.

If you’re thinking about cat care specifically as a new income stream or employment option, this course will assist you to demonstrate your ability to work with cats and understand the industry without question.

Domestic Cat Care is a comprehensive 100-hour course covering all aspects of diet and nutrition, preventative health care and treating illnesses, understanding feline behaviour, breeding, business planning and more!

Developed with the feline professional or cat enthusiast in mind, the course will take you through an experiential learning experience designed to help you develop knowledge and skills to work with cats confidently.

You will complete set tasks and projects thus enabling you to be familiar with the scope of the industry and the services available.

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Job outcomes

  • Animal welfare
  • Retail pet care
  • Professional breeding and showing
  • Veterinary assistant
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What you'll learn

  • Domestic cat care and the basic duties of owners and professional carers
  • Basic biology – anatomy and physiology – and associated processes
  • Variations between different breeds by focusing on common health issues, temperaments and characteristics
  • Different preventative care schedules and learn how to recognise and treat ill health
  • Understand parasites, ailments and diseases, and treatment options available
  • Feline nutrition and outline an appropriate diet for the domestic cat specific to their needs
  • Distinguish between normal and abnormal cat behaviour
  • Demonstrate ethical standards in cat breeding and rearing kittens

Study method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • Approx 100 hours

Subjects

Lessons
Introduction
Feline Biology
Breeds
Feline Health Care
Feline Illnesses
Feline Diet
Feline Behaviour
Breeding and Raising Kittens (includes PBL Project)
Feline Services (includes PBL Project)
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About The Career Academy

The Career Academy is a leading Australian training provider of industry accredited online courses. Their education driven team are committed to providing exceptional online courses and personal tutor support. The Career Academy offers a range of specialist courses to improve job performance, and their focus is on mentoring, inspiring and supporting people through training so their career or business can reap the rewards. The Career Academy’s course delivery is flexible, so their students can study with minimal disruption to their daily life. They offer flexible payment plans so anyone wanting to learn has the opportunity no matter their circumstances. Many of their tutors are qualified Chartered Accountants and hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.