Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Qualification
National Code:
RUV40404
State Code:
S445
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0611 - Veterinary Studies
Original TGA Release Date
27/02/2004
Approved Date
10/12/2004
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
835
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2004
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/02/2004 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

A total of 21 units of competency must be completed:
- Complete all 18 core units in Group A
- Select 3 additional units from Group B and/or the Animal Care and Management Training Package and/or endorsed Training Packages

Electives chosen must be aligned to the qualifications at AQF level III, IV or V and must be relevant to work undertaken in the Animal Care and Management sector.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S4052 RUV4602A Apply radiographic routines 25 Unit of competency
S3980 RUV2103A Assist with general animal care 65 Unit of competency
S3990 RUV2603A Assist with surgery preparations 20 Unit of competency
S3989 RUV2602A Carry out daily clinic routines 30 Unit of competency
S4057 RUV4607A Carry out medical nursing routines 20 Unit of competency
S4055 RUV4605A Carry out surgical nursing routines 80 Unit of competency
S4060 RUV4610A Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures 20 Unit of competency
S3988 RUV2601A Carry out veterinary reception duties 20 Unit of competency
S4058 RUV4608A Coordinate and perform theatre routines 30 Unit of competency
S4051 RUV4601A Coordinate patient admission and discharge 35 Unit of competency
S3979 RUV2102A Follow OHS procedures in an animal care environment 30 Unit of competency
S4056 RUV4606A Nurse animals 80 Unit of competency
S3982 RUV2105A Participate in workplace communications 20 Unit of competency
S4054 RUV4604A Perform clinic office procedures 40 Unit of competency
S4053 RUV4603A Perform clinic pathology procedures 30 Unit of competency
S3981 RUV2104A Provide food and water for animals 10 Unit of competency
S3957 RUV4609A Provide specific animal care advice 60 Unit of competency
S3956 Provide specific animal care advice (Part 1 of 2 RUV4609A) 60 Module
S3978 RUV2101A Work in the animal care industry 20 Unit of competency
2.

Electives:

See the Animal Care and Management Training Package (RUV04) and Implementation Guide, for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S4062 RUV4612A Coordinate clinic promotional activities 40 Unit of competency
S4063 RUV4613A Develop and implement specific clinic policies 20 Unit of competency
S4061 RUV4611A Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs 30 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S686 ACM40410 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RUV40404 taken from the Animal Care and Management Training Package RUV04 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RUV04 is endorsed until 31/03/2007.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Challenger TAFE on 13/10/2004.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR02960) VETERINARY NURSING (LEVEL 4) Traineeship