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Geoff Coombe
Geoff Coombe
Wildlife &
Training Consultant
P.O. Box 781
Williamstown,
SA 5351
AUSTRALIA

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The learning outcomes achieved depend on the length of the course.

The Learning Outcomes for the comprehensive three-day course include:

group in training
  • Understand the medical implications of coming into contact with venomous or other snakes
  • Be able to apply effective first aid for snakebite, and understand the medical management of snakebite
  • Have a basic understanding of snake biology and ecology, and know the importance and implications of temperature as it effects snakes
  • Be able to identify potential snake hazards, and have an understanding of snake hazard management in the workplace
  • Be able to effectively and safely restrain, capture and remove venomous and/or other snakes in the workplace, and in other areas
  • Outcomes as relevant to specialist courses (eg field techniques, husbandry)

The Learning Outcomes for the abbreviated one- or two-day course include:

another group in training
  • Understand the medical implications of coming into contact with venomous or other snakes
  • Be able to apply effective first aid for snakebite
  • Know the importance and implications of temperature as it effects snakes
  • Be able to identify potential snake hazards, and how to rectify them in the workplace
  • Understand the basic techniques for safe and effective removal of venomous snakes
A short video of
a snake being caught
during a training course
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