Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Full Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Total time required to complete a course.
1 year 6 months
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.
15 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.
15 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 Tuesday and Thursday with Day classes. 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.
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Knowledge assessments: short answer, multiple-choice questions, matching, true or false questions
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Skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
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Project assessments: research tasks
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Case study assessments: scenarios, assignments
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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.
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To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:
Students must have workplacement arrangements of a minimal 480 hours in a Veterinary practice/clinic/hospital which must be complete by the end of this course, averages 2 days a week in a vet clinic.
Students must provide evidence of confirmation of workplacement prior to enrolment. An example of workplacement evidence is a signed letter from a Veterinary practice. Students who are unable to provide evidence of workplacement will not be allowed to enrol in this course.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
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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.
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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 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
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Info sessions Want to know more?
Check if you can make one of the information sessions below
Animal Care and Horse Industry
Fri, 14 Jun 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Online
Courses covered in session
1Animal Care and Horse Industry
Fri, 14 Jun 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Richmond -Cnr Blacktown Campus Roads, Richmond, 2753, NSW
Building J, Ground Floor, Room Cumberlnd room - JG.19
Courses covered in session
1Course delivery Combination study
Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled 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.
Richmond
TAFE NSW Richmond is located northwest of Sydney in the Hawkesbury Valley, a five minute drive from the towns of Richmond and Windsor and a 20 minute walk from East Richmond train station. With a focus on sustainability and renewable horticultural and livestock management practices, TAFE NSW Richmond focuses on how industry, community and learning expertise can help you to change lives and the future of industry practices.
Campus address
Cnr Blacktown & Campus Roads Richmond 2753
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
East Richmond Station is 2100 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.
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Blacksmithing and farriery facility
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Cat foster care facility
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Climate controlled animal care facility and aviaries
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Eco skills training centre
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Fully equipped, simulated veterinary nursing labs
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Horse-racing track, ¼ sized
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Horticultural centre of excellence, featuring:
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Croquet lawn
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Glasshouses
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Landscaped gardens
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Nursery
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Orchard
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Indoor dressage arena
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Livestock handling facilities
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Science laboratories
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Stables capable of housing eight horses
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 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Tue 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Wed 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Thu 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Fri 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au