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    National code: ACM40418

    Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at Online Campus

    Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

    Course information

    Type
    OnlineLearn online with flexible study options and 24/7 access to materials.
    Focus
    Veterinary NursingCourse specialisation
    Schedule
    Self pacedSet your own pace and choose when you study.
    Duration
    2 years 6 monthsTime required to complete this course.
    Start date
    Anytime

    Class details

    Class time
    11 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
    Additional study time
    7 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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    Course fees

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    Fee pending

    Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.

    Proposed timetable

    What time classes run

    An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units and assessments.

    Additional information

    Other things to know

    Assessments

    Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.

    • 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

    Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.

    • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:

      • secured your work placement and had your supervisor submit the online Workplace Supervisor and Facility Checklist

      Before applying:

      • Download the Student work placement guide https://rebrand.ly/acm4s
      • Find a suitable workplace and provide the supervisor with the Host workplace and supervisor guide https://rebrand.ly/acm4h
      • Ask the supervisor to complete the online Workplace supervisor and facility checklist https://rebrand.ly/ACM40418

    Materials needed

    To complete this course, the following materials are required:

    • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

    Additional entry requirements

    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.

    • This course offering is designed for people who:

      • have completed the Certificate II in Animal Studies or higher.
      • have secured suitable work placement
      • have high levels of literacy, numeracy and good communication skills
    • The screening process included, written application questions, submission of a workplace checklist, literacy & numeracy screening and an interview. This may take several weeks to complete.

    • To successfully complete this course, you will need:

      • to be self directed in your learning
      • have good Internet Access
      • be comfortable typing, using the Internet and email, chatting to your teachers or others online, reading course content online, using common software and uploading your assessments including video files.
    Units

    Units taught in this 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.

    • Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisonsACMVET416

    • Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routinesACMVET405

    • Carry out medical nursing routinesACMVET407

    • Provide nutritional advice and support for animalsACMVET408

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    Course delivery

    Studying Online

    Learn online. Unlike virtual classrooms, you won't have a timetable. All your course content will be available online for you to access at any time of the day from a computer with internet access.

    Your online course will include collaboration with your teacher and other students through online platforms. Your teachers are available and will provide you with support throughout the course.

    You may be required to attend a vocational work placement, on campus assessment and/or a teacher might need to observe and assess you in a real or simulated environment.

    Campus facilities

    • Digital library services

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