Full Time
On campus
1 year
Next intake
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7 hours
11 hours
$12,600
This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday from 8.30am to 4.00pm. An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course.
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, multiple-choice questions, matching, true or false questions
Skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Project assessments: research tasks
Case study assessments: scenarios, assignments
Submission of a training logbook for work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
Applying with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. As you progress through the application and enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
For further information or assistance, call 131 601.
If you are interested in studying as a Trainee please call 131 601 for full details.
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence of the completion of either Certificate II or Certificate III in Animals Studies.
Students must also provide evidence of confirmation of work placement prior to enrolment. An example of work placement evidence is a signed letter from a veterinary practice. Students who are unable to provide evidence of work placement will not be allowed to enrol into the course. Students whose work placements are made unavailable during the course must find other suitable work placement to meet the TGA qualification and unit requirements.
Students must provide evidence that they are employed, or have secured work placement, in a veterinary practice/veterinary clinic/veterinary hospital, of a minimum of 480 hours for the duration of the course.
As part of the minimum of 480 workplace hours, 240 hours must be spent on activities and tasks as detailed in the performance criteria and assessment requirements of the units of competency, to the required AQF level of the qualification.
Students may require more work placement hours or work experience, in addition to the minimum of 480 hours, to achieve the expected competency for the qualification.
There are TAFE NSW entry requirements to ensure that students are best equipped to successfully complete the course:
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 21 units of competency, including 17 core and 4 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Study in purpose built facilities that supports and accelerates your learning - from art studios and mechanical workshops to laboratories and bakeries. Structure your weekly schedule, immerse yourself in your craft, build friendships and networks, and enjoy an impactful learning experience.
TAFE NSW Yallah is located in a peaceful rural setting five kilometres from Dapto. This location is ideally located to offer a comprehensive range of agricultural and animal industry related courses.
138 Marshall Mount Road Yallah 2530
Parking on campus grounds is available.
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