Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- National Course Code: ACM40418
- TAFE NSW code: ACM40418-01V01-22WCH-001
Location – Wauchope (focused on Companion Animals)
Attendance
Full Time
Course Start Date
21 Jul 2022
Study Commitment
12 Hours per week
Duration
1.5 years
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Traineeship Allowed
- This training is fully government-subsidised under JobTrainer
Course Details
The nationally accredited Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing prepares you for an exciting career as a veterinary nurse. Choose an area of specialisation such as companion animals, horses general, horses breeding, horses foal care, pocket pets, wildlife and captive animals or practice programs.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Admit and discharge animal patients
- Coordinate theatre routines and carry out surgical nursing and dental procedures
- Prepare and monitor anaesthesia and analgesics in animals
- Nurse animals and support their nutritional needs
- Comply with infection control policies
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- Empathy and compassion for animals
- Great communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Attention to detail
- An ability to remain calm in a crisis
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate IV level
- Pathways to specialise in multiple areas of the veterinary nursing industry
Career opportunities:
- Veterinary nurse
- Veterinary sales representative
- Veterinary receptionist
- Zoo keeping veterinary nurse
- Equine veterinary nurse
- Veterinary nurse in organisations such as the RSPCA or Animal Welfare League
GROW YOUR CAREER
Take your expertise further with the:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animals)
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Horses General)
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Horses Breeding)
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Horses Foal Care)
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Pocket Pets)
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Wildlife and Captive Animals)
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Practice Programs)
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 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.
Discover the skills you need, for the job you want at a TAFE NSW Information Session.
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a full time, combination course. You must attend approximately 12 hours of class. You may also be required to complete approximately 6 hours of additional study. This additional study could include private study, work placements and research.
The course will run 2 days a week for 18 months.
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
The way you learn may change during your enrolment to ensure the best learning experience or to keep you safe as COVID-19 restrictions change, and some of our face to face classes may change to online or virtual classroom learning. Also, to ensure that we keep you safe while studying, we may modify our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, there may be a modification or delay in the planned timeframe due to COVID-19 impacts. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled on Thursday and Friday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process. Payment plans are available through TAFE NSW for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
Applying with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. As you progress through the application and enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
For further information or assistance, call 131 601.
If you are interested in studying as a Trainee please call 131 601 for full details. (only if available as a trainee)
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| ACMGAS307 | Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work |
| ACMGAS308 | Communicate effectively with clients and team members |
| ACMINF301 | Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work |
| ACMVET202 | Carry out daily practice routines |
| ACMVET401 | Coordinate veterinary reception duties |
| ACMVET402 | Apply imaging routines |
| ACMVET403 | Perform clinical pathology procedures |
| ACMVET404 | Perform practice office procedures |
| ACMVET405 | Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routines |
| ACMVET406 | Nurse animals |
| ACMVET407 | Carry out medical nursing routines |
| ACMVET408 | Provide nutritional advice and support for animals |
| ACMVET409 | Provide specific animal care advice |
| ACMVET410 | Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures |
| ACMVET413 | Prepare for anaesthesia and monitor animal anaesthesia and analgesia |
| ACMVET416 | Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisons |
| ACMWHS301 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| ACMSPE304 | Provide basic care of domestic dogs |
| ACMSPE305 | Provide basic care of domestic cats |
| ACMBEH302 | Provide enrichment for animals |
| ACMGEN311 | Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing |
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
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Wauchope (focused on Companion Animals)
Phone 131 601
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