Microchipping Short Course
SA4MCHIP22
From Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing - ACM40418
Microchipping Short Course SA4MCHIP22
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
Course Length
Part time:
6 months
Cost
Full Fee:
$350.00
Campuses
Delivery Mode
Industry Based Training
Detailed Fee Information
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.
Course Study Units
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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