Elephant Course

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QLS-01975

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Elephant Care Behaviour and Welfare Diploma course

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Elephant Course

Module 1

Understanding Elephants and their behaviours

The first module of the Elephant Course is all about the key categories of elephant behaviour & how these key behaviours are recognised. Learn also about the differences between female & male & the social structure of elephant herds.

Module 2

Origins of elephants & differences between species

Module 2 includes the origins & evolution of Elephants & differences between the species still in existence in Asia & Africa. 

Module 3

Habitats, Foraging & Feeding Patterns

In module 3, you will explore the range of Elephant distribution & habitats worldwide. The module also includes information about the role of feeding/foraging behaviours & patterns & their impact on vegetation. Human-elephant conflicts are introduced too.

Module 4

Elephants in Captivity 1 - Enrichment & Nutrition

This module considers the ethics of keeping elephants in captivity & if they are captive, how to ensure high standards of environmental enrichment to meet some of their behavioural & psychological needs. Nutrition is studied in module 4 too, as environmental enrichment involves the nutrition of captive elephants. 

Module 5

Elephants in Captivity 2 – Health, Transport & Records

Module 5 Learn about Elephant First Aid as well as how to recognise signs of ill health, ailments & diseases. Understand the importance of Record Keeping, Identification & how to transport elephants.

Module 6

Ecological and Conservation Principles

This module explores the human-wildlife conflict, attitudes to elephants around the world & relevant ecotourism, community engagement & conservation strategies. Module 6 also investigates the role of organisations working in the rescue, care & rehabilitation of elephants.