Microchipping Short Course

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Course Overview

This is a post-graduate short course where students will learn how to microchip cats and dogs. Once completed, graduates will be able to apply for a microchipping licence in Victoria.

Entry requirements: Before taking this course students will need to have completed:

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

Course details: The short course is delivered over a 6-month period and students are enrolled part-time. Students need to be currently working in a Veterinary Clinic or Welfare Shelter where dogs and cats are routinely microchipped. In order to successfully complete the course, participants must microchip a minimum of 10 cats and/or dogs. Learning is undertaken online and in the workplace.

Attendance: Students undertake an initial 1-hour webinar or Zoom session with a GOTAFE trainer with additional access to the trainer via phone, skype, email, or face-to-face.

Course study units:

ACMMIC401 Implant microchip in cats and dogs.

Studying during COVID-19 Restrictions

During COVID‐19 lockdown periods, this course will have the majority of the training delivered using online methods of teaching and communication while students engage from home with their trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time later in the year.

Course Dates & Times

Wangaratta - Tone Road

Microchipping Online - Open from 11th July - Online self paced / 2022

Detailed Fee Information

1. Full Fee

$350.00

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note all fees and charges are correct at time of publication for 2022 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 text books, 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.

Further details on fees available

Course Study Units

Core Units

ACMMIC401

Implant microchip in cats and dogs

Assessment Methods

Specific types of assessments may include the following:

Written/online quizzes & exam
Practical tasks
Practical observations

Course Co-ordinator

Jess Howe

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Microchipping Short Course

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