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Are you already working in a veterinary practice?
There are better course options for you.
Why is Placement Best?
- Animal nursing requires hands-on practical skills that can't be learnt from textbooks alone
- Placement gives you real skills in a real workplace
- Graduate from this course with a Certificate II in Animal Studies and be work-ready, increasing your chances of employment
Why Study with AIRC?
Animal Industries Resource Centre is one of Australia's leading veterinary nurse educators with 20 years of experience. Leading veterinary practices trust us to deliver quality nurse training. Studying with us via this program means:
- You complete the course faster than normal
- Your placement is organised for you by AIRC
- There is additional face to face learning support
- For a limited time only the program is at an affordable introductory price of $3200
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How does the Program Work?
All students will complete an interview process to gain entry. To be eligible for entry, an applicant must:
- Be an Australian resident
- Have completed Grade 10 or equivalent
- Be available to complete 1 week face-to-face training and 4 weeks of placement in a veterinary practice
THEORY STUDY
Once accepted you will complete part of the theory component of the qualification. You receive comprehensive, illustrated course notes. There are online activities and quizzes to complete for assessment.
FACE-TO-FACE WORKSHOP
You must attend a 5 day “work-preparation program” with AIRC. This is an intensive workshop where your are taught, practice and are assessed in the skills you will need in the workplace. The workshop is conducted at a training venue associated with a veterinary practice.
WORK PLACEMENT
You will then be placed in a veterinary clinic to complete a 4 week work experience. With the help of AIRC and your workplace mentor you will be guided through learning the practical, day-to-day skills of a junior veterinary nurse. Your workplace mentor asseses whether you are able to perfom these skills.
FINAL ASSESSMENT
To complete the program you write a case study based on a patient from your work placement. Finally, you return to the workplace with an AIRC assessor to demonstrate practical skills required for the course.
Upon satisfactory completion of all assessments you receive a Certificate of Achievement for Certificate II in Animal Studies.
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Animal Industries Resource Centre
48 Bell-Are Ave
Locked Bag 1003
Northgate QLD 4013
Australia
ADDRESS
48 Bell-Are Ave
Locked Bag 1003
Northgate QLD 4013
Australia
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Phone: +61 7 3621 6005
Fax: +61 7 3621 6006