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Charles Darwin University (CDU)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Snake ID, Capture and Relocate

  • Non-Award

This short course will benefit people who regularly encounter snakes in their work and living spaces or individuals would like to enhance their knowledge of snakes and reptiles in Australia.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
VTP477
Study Mode
Online, In person

About this course




This short course will benefit people who regularly encounter snakes in their work and living spaces or individuals would like to enhance their knowledge of snakes and reptiles in Australia. CDUs Snake ID, Capture and Relocation training sets the standard for safely working with snakes in Australia and is suitable for people without any experience in dealing with wildlife. This two day course will cover;

  • Safely working with venomous and non-venomous reptiles.
  • Introduction to snake ecology and methods for snake identification.
  • Snakebite First Aid.

During this course, students will engage in practical experience with live snakes, which includes safe handling, restraint and relocation techniques.

Entry requirements

To gain entry into VTP477 Snake ID, capture and relocate, students should not be attending secondary school.

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

Study locations

Katherine

Online

What you will learn

To achieve the vocational training program VTP477 - Snake ID, capture and relocate a total of three (3) units of competency must be completed as listed below.Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.

Credit for prior study or work

Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.