One Day Course in Animal Care
Description
OVERVIEW & LEARNING OUTCOMES
A one day program designed for 11-16 year old students. Participants work through a range of hands-on components, taught by AWLQ Education Officers. The course runs for 5 hours (9:30am – 2:30pm). Those who demonstrate the outcomes of the course receive a Certificate of Achievement at the end of the course.
The course provides:
Knowledge and Practical Skills in the areas of Dog Obedience Training, Hydrobathing and Basic Grooming.
Knowledge and Skills in the areas of Companion Animal Care, including Basic Vet Care.
Understanding the needs of dogs and cats in a shelter environment and how AWLQ Animal Attendants care for these particular needs on a daily basis.
Understanding how AWLQ Rehoming Centres function – including a behind the scenes tour of our facilities and veterinary clinics and how AWLQ assists animals in need within the community.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Students work through a range of hands-on components, taught by AWLQ Education Officers. The course runs for 5 hours (9:30am – 2:30pm). Those who demonstrate the outcomes of the course receive a Certificate of Achievement at the end of the course
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COURSE CONTENT
Basic Dog Obedience Training Skills.
Dog Hydrobathing.
Cat Behaviour and Handling.
Small Animal Care.
Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals.
All students receive access to a complete Course Content Book, with theory to support the practical work for further reading.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course takes a minimum enrolment of 10 students and a maximum of 20. This allows our Education Officers and Instructors to teach to small groups. Sessions will be delivered as a combination of both whole group and small group lessons.
COURSE COSTS
The cost of the course is $79 + fees per student for the day. This price includes all Learning Resources, Course Content Booklets, Dog Training and Hydro-bathing Resources and Graduation Certificate.
Lunch is not included and students must bring their own food for each day.
Students must wear long pants and closed in shoes.
For more information, please email our education department at education@awlq.org.au or call 07 5509 9034
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