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Diploma in Animal Care & Management (DACM)
Delivered inside LSeT's living laboratory, the Diploma combines rigorous academic instruction with immersive practical training — developing industry-ready professionals able to manage a diverse range of species to internationally accepted standards of welfare and ethical care.
Course Curriculum
Animal Biology & Taxonomy
Classification systems, anatomy, physiology, and species identification across mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
Animal Nutrition & Health Management
Species-specific dietary planning, feed preparation, health monitoring, vital signs assessment, preventive care, and common disease recognition.
Animal Behaviour & Enrichment
Behavioural observation, ethology fundamentals, operant conditioning, enrichment design, and welfare assessment using the Five Freedoms framework.
Enclosure Design & Husbandry
Habitat planning, enclosure construction principles, climate control, hygiene protocols, and species-appropriate environment management.
Conservation, Ethics & Legal Frameworks
Wildlife protection legislation, CITES, CZA guidelines, conservation ethics, captive breeding programs, and reintroduction science.
Technology & Record Management
Antz AI platform training - predictive analytics, QR-based bio-identification, digital health records, and data-driven welfare decisions.
Employability Skills
Communication & soft skills, digital skills, financial literacy, customer service, job readiness, interview practice, entrepreneurship basics
What You Will Get
Residential Campus Access
Stay alongside the animals, for the full year
Antz AI Platform Training
Real-world experience with cutting-edge animal management technology
Hands-On Species Work
Daily care across 200+ species from day one
Thesis Research Opportunity
Contribute original research to the field of exotic animal care
Career Placement Support
Graduate with the credentials and connections to step straight into the field
Multinational Faculty Mentorship
Learn directly from practitioners across six countries
Who this course is for:
The Passionate Beginner
No prior degree needed - just genuine commitment and a 12th standard pass.
The Animal Lover
No prior experience needed - just the commitment to show up and do the work.
The Committed Learner
Ready to dedicate a full year to becoming a skilled, ethical animal care professional.