Course Description

Are you interested in platypus, echidna and wombats? Are you confronted with these three species in your clinic? Do you want to learn about their behaviours, diet and health problems?
The Certificate In Platypus, Echidna and Wombat Care consists of 10 units and is aimed at those that work with or have a particular interest in platypus, echidna and wombats. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Units of Study

Platypus

Unit 1 -      Introduction To The Platypus - This unit covers anatomy, habitat, distribution and breeding

Unit 2 -      Platypus Feeding Requirements and Handling - This unit covers diet and handling techniques

Unit 3 -      Platypus Health Requirements - This unit covers health checks, examinations, and known health problems

Unit 4 -      Platypus Behaviour and Release - This unit covers platypus social and reproductive behaviour, stress, rehabilitation and the release.

 

Echidna

Unit 1 -      Introduction To The Echidna - This unit covers habitat, anatomy and breeding.

Unit 2 -      Echidna Handling and Health - This unit covers catching, restraint, health checks and health problems

Unit 3 -      Echidna Behaviour and Release - This unit covers activity, behaviour, weaning and release procedures

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Wombat

Unit 1 -       Introduction To The Wombat - This unit covers anatomy, diet and longevity.

Unit 2 -      Wombat Handling and Health - This unit covers catching, restraint, health checks and health problems

Unit 3 -      Behaviour and Release - This unit covers activity, behaviour, weaning and release procedures

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Students Receive

Once course is complete

1 x Certificate In Platypus, Echidna and Wombat Care

1 x  Course Transcript

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