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| Environmental studies |
EN01 |
| Become a
landscape gardener and designer |
AC08 |
| Land and forestry management |
AC507 |
| Animal care and health |
AP01 |
| Canine care and behaviour |
AP03 |
| Feline care and behaviour |
AP04 |
| Equine care and behaviour |
AP05 |
| Veterinary assistant |
VTAN01 |
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| ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES |
EN01 |
£195 |
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A course intended for
those wishing to study the environment and related issues to a recognised
standard, either for employment or self development. The course involves
approximately 180 hours of study, and is divided into modules covering the
topics listed below. At the end of each module, there are projects and
assignments to complete and return for marking. Topics covered include:
SECTION A: THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Introduction,
The Environment and society,
Air, water, earth, light - the ingredients for life,
Natural cycles,
Plant and tree biology,
Weather systems,
Marine environments and systems,
River environments and systems,
Land and forestry environments.
SECTION B: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Air quality and air pollution,
Marine water quality and water pollution,
Soil and soil pollution,
Environmental issues and the impact of commercial and leisure activities,
Environmental crisis case studies: rain forest defoliation, ozone
depletion and global warming, marine pollution,
Care and rejuvenation of land, water and forest,
Environmental politics. |
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| BECOME A LANDSCAPE
GARDENER AND DESIGNER: Landscape gardening and design |
AC08 |
£195 |
| $365* |
| €285* |
Would you like to design and landscape
gardens for pleasure and profit? With the National Home Study Garden
Design and Landscaping Course, you can develop your skills and talents,
learning how to design and create beautiful gardens and features – either
for your own pleasure or as a new and exciting career in this field.
Assuming no previous knowledge or drawing skill, the course covers all
aspects of garden design and landscaping, from basic design ideas and
concepts, to choosing plants, creating hard landscape and water features.
Whether you are a keen gardener wishing to improve your skills, or
interested in landscape gardening as a career, this course can help you
achieve your aims.
Whilst many students simply take the course to gain new skills for use in
their own garden, the knowledge and techniques you learn will be of use in
a number of different career paths including horticulture, landscape
gardening, and related professions. Topics covered include:
Introduction to landscape gardening,
Elements of design,
Stages of design,
Design basics,
Shape and layout,
Colour and texture,
Hard feature design,
Water feature design,
Planting design,
Site surveys - client briefs,
Design plan,
Design costing,
Design presentation,
Plant and tree biology,
Garden pests and control,
Plants and trees,
Seasonal maintenance.
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| LAND AND FORESTRY
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AC507 |
£195 |
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An ideal course for those interested in environmental
studies, land and forestry management and park warden ship. Topics covered
within this course include:
The natural British woodland and
countryside,
The National parks,
Private sector leisure and commercial developments,
Introduction to plant biology,
Commercial use of woodland and the countryside,
Natural woodland and its care,
Commercial forestry and its care,
The role of the manager/warden,
The development of commercial and leisure uses of land,
Land husbandry skills,
Forestry husbandry skills,
Leisure control and expansion,
Care and rejuvenation of land, water and forest,
The effects of climate on land use and safety,
Weather monitoring,
Recreational survival and safety skills,
Liaison with other services,
Long term roles and responsibilities.
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| ANIMAL CARE, HEALTH AND
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AP01 |
£195 |
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A very popular and comprehensive
course for those looking to learn the skills of caring for dogs, cats, and
a wide range of pets and wild animals. If you want to work in an
environment that offers good financial rewards and lets you work with
animals, our Professional Animal Care and Behaviour course is for you.
On this course, you'll learn all the skills and techniques needed to work
in this field, including how to recognise the different breeds and
requirements of dogs and cats, and how to handle their behaviour.
As well as learning how to care for animals professionally, within your
course you'll cover other areas such as the importance of diet and
exercise, general health care, problem behaviours and how to correct them. Topics covered within this course include:
Small
animal biology and physiology,
Dogs - diet and care,
Cats - diet and care,
Reptiles = diet and care,
Rodents - diet and care,
Basic grooming,
Animal disease,
Common treatments,
Animal first aid,
Theories of animal behaviour,
Theories of animal socialisation,
Problem behaviours,
Correcting behaviour.
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| CANINE CARE AND
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AP03 |
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A specialised study program for students wishing to gain a comprehensive background in the care and behaviour of dogs. The course involves approximately 180 hours of study and is divided into a number of modules which cover the topics listed below. Topics covered within the course include: SECTION A: INTRODUCTION
Canine biology and physiology,
Canine development and behaviour,
Common breeds,
Health care and diet,
Common diseases and injuries,
Recognition and first aid,
Specialist treatment.
SECTION B: DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
Development and training,
Behavioural disorders,
Owner and pet relationships,
Correcting behaviour and behavioural therapy,
Breeding,
Grooming,
Showing,
Clinical care and practice.
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| FELINE CARE AND
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AP04 |
£195 |
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A specialised study program for students wishing to gain a comprehensive background in the care and behaviour of
cats. The course involves approximately 180 hours of study and is divided into a number of modules which cover the topics listed below. Topics covered within the course include: SECTION A: INTRODUCTION
Feline biology and physiology,
Feline development and behaviour,
Common species,
Cats as pets,
Feline diet and health,
Common diseases and injuries,
Recognition and First Aid,
Specialist treatment.
SECTION B: DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOUR
Development and house training,
Behavioural disorders,
Owner and pet relationships,
Correcting behaviour and behavioural therapy,
breeding, grooming and showing,
Clinical care and practice.
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| EQUINE CARE AND
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AP05 |
£195 |
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A specialised study program for students wishing to gain a comprehensive background in the care and behaviour of horses and ponies. The course involves approximately 180 hours of study and is divided into a number of modules which cover the topics listed below. Topics covered within the course include: SECTION A: INTRODUCTION
Equine biology and physiology,
Equine development and behaviour,
Common breeds,
Diet and health care,
Common diseases and injuries,
Recognition and First Aid,
Specialist treatment.
SECTION B: DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
Development and training,
Behavioural disorders,
Owner relationships,
Correcting behaviour and behavioural therapy,
Breeding, grooming and showing,
Clinical care and practice.
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| VETERINARY ASSISTANT |
VTAN01 |
£195 |
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A very popular and comprehensive
course for those looking to work with animals in a caring or veterinary
environment. Through this course you can learn the skills of caring for
dogs, cats, and a wide range of pets and wild animals. If you would like
to work in an environment that offers good financial rewards and lets you
work with animals, our Veterinary Assistant course is for you.
As well as learning how to care for animals professionally, within your
course you'll cover other areas such as animal handling and behaviour,
treatment techniques and common procedures, first aid, diet and nutrition,
pharmacy and practice administration. Topics covered within the course
include:
Small animal biology and physiology,
Common pets and their care,
Dog care,
Cat care,
Handling animals in a clinical setting,
Animal behaviour,
Animal diet and nutrition,
Animal disease and injury,
Animal first aid,
Common veterinary procedures,
Animal pharmacy administration,
Practice administration. |
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