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Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
Veterinary NursingCourse specialisation
Schedule
Full Time16+ hours per week.
Duration
1 year 6 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
9 Feb 2023First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
28 Jun 2024Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Class time
12 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
15 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
$---
Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Thursday and Friday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
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.
During your course you will undertake a mandatory 480 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer.
You are responsible for arranging your own work placement.
Our team can offer support and a letter of introduction including your enrolment dates, the TAFE NSW insurance policy, the responsibilities of your employer, a risk assessment form and a work placement guide to help you find the right workplace and support you in your work placement experience.
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.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
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 - 17
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
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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Accessible parking
Parenting room
Accessible toilet
Aboriginal learner support centre
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