Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for this course, you need to demonstrate the following:

• That you have achieved a Certificate II in Animal Care as evidenced by a copy of your certificate or transcript or
• That you have achieved a Certificate III or higher-level qualification in an animal science discipline as evidenced by a copy of your certificate or transcript or
• That you have the skills and knowledge in a relevant animal science discipline as evidenced by your resume or interview with your teacher and
• That you are employed in or have secured work placement in a veterinary practice, clinic or hospital for a minimum of 480 hours as evidenced by a signed letter from a veterinary practice

Traineeship
TAFE NSW also offers the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing as a traineeship. In addition to meeting the above requirements, trainees must:

• Be employed in the veterinary nursing industry as this course is delivered in the workplace
• Have a signed traineeship contract

Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.

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.

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
• A work placement guide to help you find the right workplace and support you in your work placement experience

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level
• The ability to provide your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include enclosed shoes, full-length trousers and sleeved tops
• Intermediate level fitness to manage physical demands like lifting and handling animals
• Access to a computer with an internet connection
• Flexibility to work outside of business hours

TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test.

This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course 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
• 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
• have secured work placement prior to enrolment. An example of evidence is a signed letter from a veterinary practice

Work Placement:

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.