Certificate III in Animal Studies (Specialising in Veterinary Nurse Skills)
If you’d like to play an important role in animal health care, you can get started with our animal studies course specialising in veterinary nurse skills.
During this course, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to pathway to a career as veterinary nurse in the animal care industry. You will learn through a combination of classroom learning, practical classes and excursions to Myuna Farm and the RSPCA Discovery Day. Your areas of study will include:
- animal handling
- nutrition
- infection control
- veterinary reception duties
- hydro bathing or animal enrichment
- safely and sustainability at work
| National Code | ACM30117 |
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| Study Areas |
Veterinary Nursing |
| Study Level | Certificate III |
| Study Type | Local |
| Study Mode | FT: 6-12 months (2 days per week for 6 months or 1 day a week for 12 months) |
| Course Type | Victorian TAFE Course |
| Campuses | Box Hill, Lilydale |
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Fee |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $1,848.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Concession | $370.00 |
| Full Fee | $6,648.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $600.00 |
| Retain Course Items*** | $90.00 |
* Does not apply to VETiS or Short course students.
** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
February 2019 at both Elgar and Lilydale campuses
Full time (for February intake): 6-12 months (you will have the option of one day per week for 12 months or 2 days per week for 6 months)
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs the Institute and CAE will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
You may wish to use your course qualification to apply for placement as a veterinary nurse and enrol into the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. You will be credited with up to 5 units in the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Your other study options include the Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services, Diploma of Animal Technology or a university degree.
Direct entry
Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3
After successful completion, you may wish to apply for a range of employment opportunities in the animal care industry including:
- veterinary nurse (in training)
- animal shelter or welfare attendant
- pet shop retail attendant
- boarding kennel and cattery attendant
- pet groomer
Completion of 12 units (including 7 core and 5 electives).
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| ACMCAS307 | PROVIDE COMPANION ANIMAL HYDRO-BATHING SERVICES | 40.0 |
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| ACMSPE311 | PROVIDE BASIC CARE OF NON-VENOMOUS REPTILES | 40.0 |
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| ACMGAS203 | COMPLETE ANIMAL CARE HYGIENE ROUTINES | 30.0 |
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| ACMINF301 | COMPLY WITH INFECTION CONTROL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN ANIMAL CARE WORK | 60.0 |
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| ACMWHS301 | CONTRIBUTE TO WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCESSES | 50.0 |
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| ACMGAS301 | MAINTAIN AND MONITOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING | 50.0 |
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| ACMSUS201 | PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES | 20.0 |
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| ACMGAS202 | PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS | 20.0 |
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| ACMGAS303 | PLAN FOR AND PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ANIMALS | 60.0 |
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| ACMCAS307 | PROVIDE COMPANION ANIMAL HYDRO-BATHING SERVICES | 40.0 |
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| ACMSPE304 | PROVIDE BASIC CARE OF DOMESTIC DOGS | 40.0 |
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| ACMGAS302 | PROVIDE ENRICHMENT FOR ANIMALS | 40.0 |
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| ACMSPE312 | PROVIDE BASIC CARE OF RODENTS AND RABBITS | 40.0 |
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| ACMVET201 | ASSIST WITH VETERINARY NURSING RECEPTION DUTIES | 30.0 |
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| ACMVET202 | CARRY OUT DAILY CLINIC ROUTINES | 40.0 |
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