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    National code: ACM40418

    Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at Wauchope

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    Class details

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Full Time

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    On campus

    Duration

    Course duration Time required to complete this course.

    1 year

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    21st Jul 2022

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    2nd Dec 2023

    Time Commitment

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

    12 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.

    6 hours

    Fee details

    Course fees are released each semester.

    We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.

    Proposed timetableWhat 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 informationOther 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.

    • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:

      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 requirement

    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:

      • Electronic 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 approximately $380.00

    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 offering, you need to be able to provide evidence that you have:

      • 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.

    UnitsUnits 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.

    • Apply imaging routinesACMVET402

    • Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisonsACMVET416

    • Provide specific animal care adviceACMVET409

    • Carry out medical nursing routinesACMVET407

    • ... 5

    Course deliveryStudying on Campus

    Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.

    Wauchope

    TAFE NSW Wauchope is located in the middle of Wauchope - a town known for its support of local forestry, dairy and beef industries and situated on the banks of the Hastings River. With a strong and proud history of contributing to local groups. art exhibitions, and horticultural and landscape projects, TAFE NSW Wauchope gives students the opportunity to extend their skills and creativity, earn a great qualification, and make a valuable difference to the local community.

    Campus address

    Young Street Wauchope 2446

    Parking on campus grounds is available.

    Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

    Wauchope Station is 1000 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.

    • Video conference room

    • Google Chromecast capabilities

    • Beauty training academy

    • Dedicated student computer labs

    • Learning support centre with computer labs

    • State-of-the-art carpentry and joinery workshop

    • Dedicated art and design studios

    • Specialised fashion suite

    • Horticultural workshop and greenhouse

    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.

    • Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • SatClosed
    • SunClosed