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Certificate IV in VeterinaryNursingACM40418

Nationally Recognised Training■

Traineeship Allowed■

This training is fully government-subsidised under

JobTrainer

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DURATION

18 MonthsATTENDANCE

Full TimeDELIVERY

On campusSTART DATE

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LOCATION

Ultimo, Main Campus651-731 Harris Street, Ultimo

STUDY COMMITMENT

15 Hours Per Week

How much time on average each week you will need to commit tosuccessfully complete this course.

Hours include class attendance/participation, directed study, andany required work placements.

You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

Studying with TAFE NSW

With over 25,000 industry connections*, teachers experienced in the latest industry trends plus state-of-the-artfacilities, it’s easy to see why TAFE NSW is Australia's largest training provider. Want even more reasons to study withus?

*TAFE NSW current employer database as of May 2017

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OVERVIEWThe 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, pocketpets, 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 NursingACM40418



Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Wildlife and Captive Animals)■

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Practice Programs)■




ENTRY REQUIREMENTSWhen you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have theright pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that youmeet 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

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That you have the skills and knowledge in a relevant animal science discipline as evidenced by your resume or interview with your

teacher and

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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

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TraineeshipTAFE NSW also offers the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing as a traineeship. In addition to meeting the aboverequirements, 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 replicatedin a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning andassessment 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 introductionincluding:

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

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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 yourstudy 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 andspecific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit foryou, 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 of:

Completion of Certificate II Animal Studies or higher animal care qualification or suitable work experience and work placement of at

least 8 hours per week in a veterinary clinic. Please supply your transcripts of course completion and a letter from your clinic

confirming placement. This letter should contain a start date, hours per week, the duties you will be undertaking and the contact

details of a supervisor. Please send this letter to Christina Onate at [email protected] when you apply.

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https://www.tafensw.edu.au/student-services/study-support

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OTHER COURSE INFORMATIONDiscover the skills you need, for the job you want at a TAFE NSW Information Session.

STUDY COMMITMENT

This is a full time on campus course. You must attend approximately 15 hours of class. You may also be required tocomplete approximately 11 hours of additional study. This additional study could include private study, work placementsand 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 StudentServices

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■

ATTENDANCEThe way you learn may change during your enrolment to ensure the best learning experience or to keep you safe asCOVID-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 physicaldistancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skillsare requirements of your course, there may be a modification or delay in the planned timeframe due to COVID-19impacts. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.

This course is currently scheduled on Monday and Thursday with day classes. This timetable may change and will beconfirmed by your teacher.




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FEE DETAILS

SUBSIDISED PRICES NON-SUBSIDISED PRICE

FIRST QUALIFICATION *

$2,770.00SUBSEQUENT QUALIFICATION

$3,240.00FULL FEE

$12,600.00

TRAINEESHIP **

$1,000.00CONCESSION

$240.00

*Fee-Free training applies to JobTrainer and Mature Age Workers Scholarship, if eligible. Eligibility criteria applies.

**You may be eligible for the NSW Smart & Skilled Fee-Free Traineeship which will be verified at enrolment.

WHAT DO THESE PRICES MEAN?

First Qualification Fee

Applies to a student who does not already hold a post-school qualification from any tertiary sector (TAFE, privateprovider or University), and includes any vocational (certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas) and higher education(degree) qualifications achieved in Australia or overseas previously.

Subsequent Qualification Fee

Applies to a student who already holds one or more post-school qualifications from any tertiary sector (TAFE, privateprovider or University), and includes any vocational (certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas) and higher education(degree) qualifications achieved in Australia or overseas previously.

Apprenticeship Fee

Eligible apprentices are exempt from fees when undertaking an apprenticeship under the NSW Government's Fee FreeApprenticeship. For apprentices who are not eligible, apprenticeship qualification fees are capped at $2,000.

For more information visit the Fee Free Apprenticeships page.

Traineeship Fee

Applies to a student undertaking a traineeship qualification under a traineeship pathway, with fees are capped at$1,000.

For more information visit the Apprenticeships and Traineeships page.

Concession Fees

Applies to eligible disadvantaged students who receive a specified Commonwealth Government welfare benefit orallowance. Concession fees are discounted, with flat fees applied across a qualification level.

For more information on concessions and exemptions, visit the Smart and Skilled Fee Exemption and Concessions pageon the Smart and Skilled website.




https://www.tafensw.edu.au/jobtrainer

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/payment-funding/scholarships/mature-age-workers

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/fee-free-apprenticeships

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/study/types-courses/apprenticeships-traineeships

https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/for-students/how-much-will-your-course-cost/exemptions-concessions

Enrolments for this course have now closed. Enquire now and we will contact you when enrolments open. Visit our Online Courses to view our range of study optionsthat you can start anytime.

For more information on Smart and Skilled funding, visit the Smart and Skilled page.

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 NSWGovernment 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. Youractual 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?

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 relevantto your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieveyour qualification faster.

Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition

HOW TO APPLY




https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/payment-funding/smart-skilled

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/jobtrainer

https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/are-you-eligible

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/fees

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/payment-funding

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/recognition-credit-transfers

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/contact

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/digital/courses

UNITS

UNIT CODE UNIT DESCRIPTION

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

ACMGAS301 Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing

ACMGAS302 Provide enrichment for animals

ACMSPE304 Provide basic care of domestic dogs

ACMSPE305 Provide basic care of domestic cats




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