Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Training package entry requirements

There are no training package entry requirements for this qualification.

GOTAFE preferred entry requirements

Before being accepted into the you must:

• Attend an interview
• Undertake a Pre-training Review to document previous work experience and qualifications and assess suitability for the course
• Complete a Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) test to ensure the required language, literacy and numeracy levels are met for the course

It is preferred that you:

• are over 17 years of age and have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• have physical stamina to safely handle a variety of animals, it is recommended that all successful applicants be immunised against tetanus and Q-fever.
• hold a Certificate II in Animal Studies, or a relevant Certificate III 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.

Specific types of assessments may include the following:

• Written/Online Assessment Tasks
• Case Studies
• Quizzes
• Exams
• Practical Tasks
• Oral questioning
• Practical Observation

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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 are also required to complete approximately 10 hours per week of research, assessment and self-paced learning.

For students undertaking the qualification either on campus or as part of the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology program, you will be required to complete workplace learning at an approved veterinary clinic in conjunction with your studies.

If you need any further clarification of the information provided please contact one of our client service officers on 1300 468 233 who can assist you or submit an enquiry through our website now and one of the team will be in touch.

As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.

As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you will be welcome to access a variety of non-academic support services from the Student Welfare Unit. These services are designed to best support you to successfully complete your course.

Services include on campus supports and remote supports

• Counselling
• employment information
• careers
• activities etc.

Learn more about support services

Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.

Further information is provided at course induction.

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

Enrolment in general public entry courses will require a selection interview. Please call 1300 468 233 to enquire further.

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

• 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.