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National code: ACM40418

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at Scone

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

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

Time Commitment

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

13 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.

24 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 Wednesday, 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.

  • 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.

  • There is a TAFE NSW entry requirement to meet the performance / skills Assessment Requirements of the qualification:
    • 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. 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 qualification and unit requirements.

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: - Course notes and ancillary reference materials are provided and are also available for purchase in hard copy through Inteliprint (www.inteliprint.com.au/estore) cost $380

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.

  • Entry into this qualification is open to individuals who:

  • • hold a Certificate II in Animal Studies

  • OR

  • • hold a relevant Certificate III or higher level qualification in an animal science discipline

  • OR

  • • can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in a relevant animal science discipline to any of the above qualifications.

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 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.

Scone

TAFE NSW Scone is located in the upper Hunter Valley in Scone, a town known as the horse capital of Australia. Conveniently situated next to the racecourse and the Equine Research Centre, TAFE NSW Scone features state-of-the-art stables, a riding area, and farrier’s workshop. Also located on site is Hunter Local Land Services, who provide local landholders with greater access to services and advice in agricultural production, natural resource management, biosecurity and emergency management.

Campus address

26 Main St, Scone 2337

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Scone Station is 300 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.

  • Agricultural training facility

  • Equine studies centre featuring

  • Farrier’s workshop

  • Riding arena

  • Stables

  • Veterinary nursing training centre

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  • 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