Courses and training

Universities and TAFE courses relevant to wildlife conservation and ecotourism

QUEENSLAND

TAFE – Brisbane

  • Certificate III in Animal Studies. Includes native wildlife rescue, care and rehabilitation
    Program content includes rescuing animals and applying basic first aid, capture and restraint, providing nutritional requirements for various wildlife and monitoring animal health and wellbeing.

Griffith University

  • Bachelor of Science (Gold Coast campus) majoring in ecotourism

University of Queensland

  • Associate Degree in Applied Science (Gatton campus) the wilderness reserves and wildlife option covers the management of national or marine parks, conservation or recreation areas, or nature reserves.
  • Tourism and Travel Management online course – leading tourism practitioners and researchers offer inside perspectives on this dynamic and growing industry. See https://www.edx.org/course/tourism-travel-management-uqx-tourismx

 

NEW SOUTH WALES

Southern Cross University, Lismore

  • Bachelor of Environmental Tourism Management
  • Bachelor of Environmental Science (Coastal Management, Environmental Resource Management, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management) – includes topics relevant to natural area management and environmental education

Charles Sturt University (also Qld, ACT and Vic campuses)

  • Graduate Diploma of Ecotourism
  • Graduate Certificate in Ecotourism
  • Master of Ecotourism

University of Sydney

  • Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Taronga Wildlife Conservation

Macquarie University

  • Graduate Diploma of Conservation Biology

 

VICTORIA

La Trobe University

  • Bachelor of Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)

 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

University of Adelaide

  • Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Conservation Biology)

 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Edith Cowan University

  • Bachelor of Science (Conservation and Wildlife Biology)

Murdoch University

  • Bachelor of Science (Conservation and Wildlife Biology)
  • Master of Wildlife Health and Conservation

 

Eco Training Australia

  • Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture)
  • Certificate III in Tourism (Guiding)

Visit their site to find out about the new Kakadu training, and free courses for Tasmanian residents

 

Tourism and International Cooperation for Development – University Course

This intensive course trains university graduates and professions in subject areas related to international cooperation and development through tourism.
Course runs 19th August to 17 October 2013 in Washington, USA. This is definitely worthy of consideration. Click here for more info.

 

How to Become a Zookeeper

There is some great information here on this page from South Australia zoos: www.zoossa.com.au/careers

 

Other great courses:

www.ecotourism.org.au/our-certification-programs/eco-certification-5
www.acs.edu.au/courses/ecotourism-and-adventure-activities-courses.aspx
www.learningcloud.com.au/33/ecotourism-courses
www.coursedetails.angliss.edu.au/future-students/course-search/diploma-of-tourism-specialising-in-ecotourism

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