Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Training package entry requirements

Entry into this qualification is open to individuals who:

• Hold a Certificate II in Animal Studies.
• Hold a relevant Certificate III or higher level qualification in an animal science discipline.
• Can demonstrate and provide evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge and experience in a relevant animal science Discipline.
  

GOTAFE preferred entry requirements

It is recommended students are immunised against tetanus and Q fever, and any allergies to animals are controlled.

Before being accepted into the course applicants must:

• Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
• Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
  
• Have physical stamina to safely handle a variety of animals
• Attend an induction which may be face to face, via Microsoft Teams or phone
• Be 16 years old or over
• successfully fulfill the entry requirements of the qualification which may include holding a Certificate II in Animal Studies, or a relevant Certificate III (change to II) or higher level qualification in an animal science discipline or can demonstrate and provide evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge and experience in a relevant animal science discipline.

Workplace-Based applicants: must have 15 hours of paid employment in an approved Vet Clinic

Trainees: please apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with your employer to organise your apprenticeship/traineeship contract prior to applying for this course.

VET TECH: Bachelor of Veterinary Technology students will have their suitability determined by CSU - a minimum ATAR of 70 is required.

Technology requirements:

• Access to a computer with Adobe Reader and Microsoft Word & Teams, as well as reliable internet connection
• Webcam for Microsoft Teams meetings
• Headset
• A second monitor is a great benefit when studying virtually but not a requirement

Specific types of assessments (of which some include exams/tests) may include the following:

• Written/online assessment tasks
• Case studies
• Quizzes
• Exams
• Practical tasks
• Oral questioning
• Practical observation

There will be an opportunity to resubmit an assessment task if it is determined ‘Not Satisfactory’.

• For each assessment task, only one resubmission will be accepted.
• With resubmission, the original must be attached also. Changes need to be clearly distinct from the original work.
• Original work should not be destroyed.
• There is a maximum of two weeks to resubmit assessment work and there are no extensions for resubmissions.

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It is important that students commit to all course requirements, including study and assessments the student may be required to complete outside their normal training sessions. Students are encouraged to attend all face-to-face sessions and participate in webinars, excursions or other organised activities.

Students must wear closed-in footwear for all practical tasks to comply with OH&S requirements.

Reading material required: Y- BSAVA 6th edition and Stethoscope.

Students are also required to complete approximately 15 hours per week of research, assessment and self-paced learning.

On-Campus

• All students must have successfully completed ACM20117 Certificate II Animal Studies or a qualification above
• Must attend 2 days per week for 2 years
• Students are required to organize their own 240 work placement in a Vet Clinic
• Students will be required to research and study outside of the 2 days attendance per week

Workplace Based

• Must have 15 hours of paid employment in an approved Vet Clinic
• Delivered over 2 years
• Complete online study by logging into the online campus GOLEARN at least twice a week to complete self-paced learning activities
• Will be required to have their supervisor sign off specific tasks within the workplace
• Trainers will attend the workplace 4 times annually to conduct training and assessment - students must be available to meet their trainer at the agreed time and date

SBA/Trainees

• Delivered over 2 years
• If trainee, apply first through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with your employer to organise your apprenticeship/traineeship contract prior to applying for this course.

Vet Tech

• This course is delivered over an 18 month period to students already undertaking the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at Charles Sturt University. Students are enrolled either on campus or distance as full-time or part-time.

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Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

• Aspirations/career goals
• Educational attainment and capability
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

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• Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.