Taster Module – Certificate III in Animal Studies v 1 - Animal Science

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Taster Module – Certificate III

in Animal Studies v 1
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Animal Science College Taster Module
Introduction
This module is designed to help potential students that may be considering one of our Animal
Science courses. It will provide a taster of the content and level of our Certificate III in
Animal Studies and Certificate IV in Companion Services to help potential students decide if
the course will be suited to them.
This module includes introductory chapters on the following subjects that have been selected
from some of our Animal Science courses –
 Care of Dogs & Cats  Welfare, Ethics & Legislation
 Animal Health  Animal Nutrition & Feeding*
 Animal Behaviour  Anatomy & Physiology*
 Working with Animals; Health &
Safety

* These are 2 of the more challenging modules included in the Certificate III in Animal
Studies
Please note that assessment methods in the modules can vary. For example some assessments
may involve multiple choice quizzes whilst others may consist of a written assignment.
Most modules include a worksheet at the end of each chapter which are designed to help
students prepare for the assessments.
Should you find this taster module particularly difficult it may be that the course is not at the
right level for you.

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Module Instructions
1. Read the chapter and any reference material requested. Complete one chapter at a time.
2. Complete the worksheet questions at the end of each chapter. These do not need to be sent to
us for marking. The answers can be found in the last section of this module “Worksheet
Answers”. You can use this section to compare your answers and assess your understanding of
the each chapter.

Please note: this module is for your use only and is to give you an idea of course

content before starting your course. The content here does not give you any credit
towards your course.
If you find the level of the course appropriate to you then you are ready to begin

your studies with us.
You can enrol in your first module by visiting our website –

www.animalsciencecollege.com.au

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Care of Dogs & Cats Page 7

Chapter 2 An Introduction to Animal Health Page 17
Chapter 3 An Introduction to Animal Behaviour Page 31
Chapter 4 An Introduction to Working with Animals; Health & Safety Page 43
Chapter 5 An Introduction to Welfare, Ethics & Legislation Page 57
Chapter 6 An Introduction to Animal Nutrition & Feeding Page 71
Chapter 7 An Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology Page 83

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Chapter 1 Introduction to the Care o f Dogs & Cats

Outline

 Introduction
 Identifying Breeds

 Dog Breeds

 Cat Breeds

Instructions for this chapter

Read all study materials in this chapter. Then complete the
worksheet questions at the end of this chapter. You will

find the answers at the end of the module.

Assessment for this chapter

Complete Worksheet 1