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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at Bankstown

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

On campus

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

1 year

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

18 hours

Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

11 hours

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$12,600

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Thursday and Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

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

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.

  • Thank you for your interest in Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. This qualification is available for study at our Richmond Campus, Wednesday & Fridays, commencing 15 October 2020. The course is by application, for further information or assistance please call 13 7974. ( @30 places available)

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

    • Recommended textbook 'Aspinall' - cost is $200
    • Vet nursing pack
    • Fob watch, scissors, stethoscope, and thermometer
    • Bandaging materials, specimen containers/tubes
    • PPE kit

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.

  • To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you:

    • hold a Certificate II in Animal Studies or higher, or equivalent
    • students must have work placement arrangements of a minimum of 480 hours in a veterinary practice / clinic / hospital.

  • Students must provide evidence of confirmation of work placement prior to enrolment in the form of 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.

  • There are TAFE NSW entry requirements to ensure that students are best equipped to successfully complete the course:

    • Students have the same physical capacity for veterinary nursing/ animal care and management work as when they were undertaking the prerequisite qualification or the demonstration of equivalent skills

  • Students must provide:

    • Computer or similar device with internet connections.
    • Pen and paper.

  • Students must also provide some of their own Personal Protective Equipment during the course. These PPE are:

    • appropriate footwear such as closed shoes
    • appropriate clothing such as full-length trousers and sleeved tops where required

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.

  • Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work ACMGAS307

  • Communicate effectively with clients and team members ACMGAS308

  • Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work ACMINF301

  • Carry out daily practice routines ACMVET202

  • ... 5

Course delivery Studying on Campus

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.

Bankstown

TAFE NSW Bankstown has been providing vocational education and training to Sydney’s south west for over 50 years. Located within walking distance to the Bankstown station and town centre, TAFE NSW Bankstown has built a strong reputation for delivering community service courses and pre-vocational education and training to the area's ethnically and socially diverse population.

Campus address

500 Chapel Road Bankstown 2200

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Bankstown Station is 750 metres from campus.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Child studies facility

  • Five state-of-the-art hairdressing and beauty salons

  • Simulated business offices

Student support

We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed