Course Overview
Want to care for our wildlife?
This short course offers a comprehensive introduction to wildlife rescue, covering the basics of handling, assessing and transporting injured or distressed animals.
Ideal for beginners or aspiring wildlife care volunteers, this course includes training on safely transporting animals to carer facilities, ensuring their well-being during transit.
Learn fundamental techniques for safely capturing and handling various wildlife species, assessing their physical condition and providing initial care and gain an understanding of animal behaviour and the signs of distress, with a focus on personal safety during rescue operations.
Participants will learn fundamental techniques for safely capturing and handling various wildlife species, assessing their physical condition, and providing initial care before calling wildlife experts. You will gain an understanding of animal behaviour and signs of distress, with a focus on personal safety during wildlife rescue operations.
Course Dates
Qualifications and Recognition
Upon completion of this course students will receive a Statement of Participation.Career Opportunities
N/A
Opportunities for Further Study
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
- Recommended that students are a minimum of 16 years of age.
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Not Applicable
Fees
Course Cost
$195.00Materials Fees
Not Applicable
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Course Modules
- WILDR Wildlife Rescue
Assessment
Not Applicable