Attendance & commitment

General public blended delivery | 6 months course length | Full-time study load

Students are expected to:

• Attend on campus two days per week on a Monday and Tuesday 9am to 4pm (7 hours).
• Spend approximately 13 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision and completion of assessments.
• Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled classes.
• Complete 40 hours of placement, as outlined in the placement details below.

Placement

• Placement is organised by the student. Students finding locating practical placement providers difficult, may seek assistance from their trainer
• A practical placement agreement is entered into between GOTAFE, the student and the host provider and signed prior to the commencement of placement. GOTAFE have incorporated a 40-hour practical placement which can be completed in one or more animal care workplaces over the duration of the course.
• Placement can be structured around workplace requirements and personal commitments. Individual daily hours (start and finish time) will vary, depending on the host requirements.
• Placement hours are recorded in their practical placement booklet, this is to be signed by the enterprise supervisor.
• Students may need to travel to placement (at their own cost).
• GOTAFE uniform/PPE is required to be worn during placement.
• In situations where assessment tasks are unable to be completed in their workplace, students have the option to gain their practical experience and assessments in either the GOTAFE clinic or enter into a practical workplace agreement with another clinic which can provide the resources and opportunities required.

General public blended delivery | 1-year course length | Part-time study load

Students are expected to:

• Attend practical workshops on campus 4 days in total (2 days per semester) (6 hours).
• Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled classes.
• Attend weekly 1.5 hour webinars (Thursday).
• Spend approximately 10 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
• Complete 40 hours of placement, as outlined in the placement details below.

Placement

• Placement is organised by the student. Students finding locating practical placement providers difficult, may seek assistance from their Trainer.
• A practical placement agreement is entered into between GOTAFE, the student and the host provider and signed prior to the commencement of placement. GOTAFE have incorporated a 40-hour practical placement which can be completed in one or more animal care workplaces over the duration of the course.
• Placement can be structured around workplace requirements and personal commitments.
• Individual daily hours (start and finish time) will vary, depending on the host requirements.
• Placement hours are recorded in their practical placement booklet, this is to be signed by the enterprise supervisor.
• Students may need to travel to placement (at their own cost)
  

Traineeship blended delivery | 2 years course length | Part-time study load

Students are expected to:

• Spend approximately 7 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision and completion of assessments.
• Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times per year.
• Remain employed within the Industry for the duration of their course.
• Consolidate their learning in their workplace.
• Attend monthly evening (3hrs) practical workshops on campus (18 in total).
• Access support as required.

VDSS blended delivery | 2 years course length | Part-time study load

This course can be delivered as part of GOTAFE’s VET Delivered to School Students (VDSS) program. Students interested in undertaking this course need to enrol through their school.

Skills First subsidised funding is not available for VDSS programs. Contact your school for VDSS Fee information.

School based apprenticeship traineeship blended delivery | 2-year course length | Part-time study load

Students are expected to:

• Spend approximately 7 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision and completion of assessments.
• Attend monthly regular virtual catch ups with their trainer, timing are arranged directly with the trainer.
• Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times per year.
• Remain employed within the industry for the duration of their course.
• Attend monthly evening (3hrs) practical workshops on campus (18 in total).

Workplace blended delivery | 1 year course length | Part-time study load

Students are expected to:

• Spend approximately 10 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision and completion of assessments.
• Attend monthly regular virtual catch ups with their trainer, timing are arranged directly with the trainer.
• Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times per year.
• Remain employed within the Industry for the duration of their course.
• Consolidate their learning in their workplace.
• Attend monthly evening (3hrs) practical workshops on campus (18 in total).

CSU Veterinary Technology blended delivery | 16 weeks course length | Full-time study load

Students are expected:

• Attend weekly lecturers.
• Attend 18 hours of practical training and skills assessment on campus at GOTAFE (Tone Road, Wangaratta) & at CSU Wagga campus. This is undertaken as an intensive school within a calendar week.
• Spend approximately 26 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision and completion of assessments. This program is not advertised on the website.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods may include:

• Knowledge questions
• Projects
• Simulated demonstrations