Microchipping Short Course
SA4MCHIP25
From Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing - ACM40418
Microchipping Short Course - SA4MCHIP25
Course Overview
This is a post-graduate short course and is for students who have completed any one of the 12 qualifications listed in the entry requirements. Graduates of these qualifications can apply for their microchipping licence in Victoria.
Regulatory requirements apply to this short course and vary according to state/territory. This program is delivered over 6 weeks but students may take up to 6 months to complete the assessments. Students are enrolled part-time.
Students must be currently working in a Veterinary Clinic or Welfare Shelter where dogs and cats are routinely microchipped and are supported by a qualified veterinarian (or have a written agreement for supervision with an authorised veterinary implanter). Students are required to microchip a minimum of 10 cats and/or dogs in the workplace to successfully complete this course.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
This is a workplace-based short course and is a requirement for registration as an authorised microchip implanter in the State of Victoria. All industry consultation has been undertaken by the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resources ﴾Agriculture Vic﴿.
Further study
After graduating, participants might like to undertake further study in the ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing.
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
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Online Campus
(2 commencing soon)
Starts On: 28-Jan-2025 - Part time - Online Self-Directed Study - Applications Close: 28-Jan-2025
Starts On: 21-Jul-2025 - Part time - Online Self-Directed Study - Applications Close: 21-Jul-2025
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
Core units
1 unit(s)
- ACMMIC401 Implant microchip in cats and dogs
Attendance & commitment
Workplace online delivery | 6 months course length | Part-time study load
Students are required to:
- Microchip at least 10 animals in the workplace.
- Spend approximately 10-20 hours working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Complete online written questions.
- Attend a 1-hour workplace assessment via Zoom.
- Complete a Third Party Report (supplementary evidence) and Log Book (signed by qualified Veterinarian).
Before you begin
Entry requirements
Mandatory entry requirements
Students must be currently working in a Veterinary Clinic or Welfare Shelter where dogs and cats are routinely microchipped, and where they are supported by a qualified veterinarian (or have a written agreement for supervision with an authorised veterinary implanter).
Students are required to complete one of the following qualifications prior to enrolling into this short course:
- Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Nursing
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation
- Certificate III in Local Government (Animal Management)
- Certificate IV in Animal Welfare (Regulation)
- Certificate III in Animal Technology
- National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing (Level 5) — New Zealand
- Veterinary Nurse (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) United Kingdom.
- Level 3: Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons — National Vocational Qualification in Veterinary Nursing
- Diploma in Animal Technology
- Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
- Associate Degree in Veterinary Nursing
Student resources
- Participants will need to have access to reliable internet and a computer with a camera.
- All participants will be required to microchip animal replicas via Zoom in front of the qualified trainer and assessor.
- Students will need to have access to necessary equipment and resources typically available in an animal care facility where microchips are implanted.
- Students are also required to keep a logbook which documents the live cat and dog implants, all supported by a qualified Vet.
Enrolment
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
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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.
Fees and payments
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note all fees and charges are correct at the time of publication for 2025 and may change without notice.
Material fees cover costs associated with the following where applicable, and not limited to:
- Classroom activity consumables, handouts, and booklets
- E-learning resources and associated license access fees
- Excursions
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms, and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
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