Love our feathered friends? This course will give you insights into how to choose and care for birds as a hobby or demonstrate your ability to work with birds in a variety of industries. These include as a pet breeder, or as a zoo, vet service, animal rehabilitation or animal rescue worker.
The Certificate of Bird Keeping is an online program that explores everything about birds – from bird breeds and bird housing and health to how to train and breed birds.
In this professional development course, you will study the scope and nature of bird care, including hygiene, grooming, stimulation equipment and nutritional requirements.
You will also explore alternative work in the bird industry, including in showing, falconry, pigeon racing and avian tourism, and how to farm birds for eggs, feathers, oils and meat.
On completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to care for a range of avian animals to start a new business or enable your current career to take flight!
Course Structure
Unit - Bird Keeping
Unit 1 – Scope and nature of bird care
- Introduction
- Selection
- Grooming
- Hygiene
- Terminology
Unit 2 – Breeds
- Bird types
- Choosing a bird
- Commonly kept birds
Unit 3 – Housing birds
- Aviaries
- Minimum requirements for keeping birds
- Water, feeding and stimulation equipment
Unit 4 – Feed and nutrition
- Feed and feeding
- Watering
- Nutritional requirements
Unit 5 – Health management
- Caring for the sick bird
- Safety on the home
- Traveling
- Common ailments
Unit 6 – Bird behaviour and training
- Catching/restraining
- Behaviour
- Training
Unit 7 – Breeding
- Sexing and desexing
- Breeding
- Welfare
- Reproduction
- Neo-natal care
Unit 8 – Working in the bird industry
- Pet trade and breeding
- Showing
- Avian health
- Pigeon racing
- Falconry
- Zoos and Wildlife Parks
- Avian tourism
- Farming birds for meat, eggs, feathers or oils
- Birds for pest control
- Bird fertiliser -manure
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites for entry into this program.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 50 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
While printed materials are not available for purchase, PDF copies are available for download and self-printing for this program.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit
Career Pathways
- Pet traders and breeders
- Veterinary service workers
- Animal rehabilitation workers
- Zoo workers
- Animal rescue workers
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