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Primate Zoology Certificate

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Recognition IARC
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  • Flexible payment options available to Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents only
  • Please note this course does NOT qualify for VET FEE-Help or any other government funding

Course overview

Have you always been fascinated with monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees? Could you see yourself working with these special animals? Then this is the course for you!

The Learning Online Primate Zoology Certificate will teach you all about the taxonomy, biology and management of primate animals both in captivity and the wild.

Learn all about primates and the exotic environments which they call home. Learn all about their diets, reproductive systems, common illnesses and much more!

You will also learn about general zoo keeping practises including safety regulations, animal husbandry and many other general responsibilities of working in a zoo or wildlife institute.

Let this beginner course be your step on the road to a fantastic and exciting career working with these amazing creatures.

Job outcomes

  • Zoo assistant
  • Wildlife reserve ranger
  • National parks ranger
  • Conservation of fauna sanctuaries
  • Captive breeding
  • Zoo volunteer
  • Primate carer volunteer

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Recognitions

International Approval and Registration Centre

Study method

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

Duration study load

  • Flexible duration (12 months access & tutor support)
  • Average course completion time – 15 to 20 weeks
  • Self-paced fully supported learning

Entry requirements

  • You must have a computer and an internet connection. If you do not have a computer or tablet, we can supply one
  • Over the age of 18 (if you are not, we would need to speak with a guardian)
  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Be aware that any disabilities may affect your ability to work online; please notify us so that we can fully support you with your studies

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Course features

  • Online 24/7 access to your course allowing you to study when it suits your schedule
  • Access to a variety of learning formats including video tutorials and text-based guides
  • Tutoring services to ensure no question you have goes unanswered
  • A certificate of attainment upon completion of your course
  • Plus 12 month access to the course content allowing you to have a refresher whenever you need

Assessment

Feedback will be provided for assessments upon submission online.

Subjects

Core Modules
Introduction to Primates
The Strepsirhines
The Haplorhines
Diet and Nutrition re environment feed and supplements in a nature park environment
Health - Illness Pests and diseases specific to above
And more!

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Payment options

Payment plans are available, starting from only $25 per week.

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About Learning Online

Learning Online is a new-age education provider with the mission of delivering practical skills to Australians so that you can get the most out of life.

We specialise in short courses that have been carefully crafted to deliver you the skills you’ll need to succeed.

By partnering with industry experts our courses are highly relevant to what’s occurring in industry right now, which means that when you graduate from a Learning Online course, you’ll be able to start applying those skills and create an impact in your role from day one.

With a combination of interactive video tutorials, custom designed industry-based kits and text-based learning, your online studies are going to be something you look forward to each day.

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