Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
ACM40412
J481
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/12/2012 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This Qualification is the industry Qualification for persons operating as veterinary nurses within veterinary clinics. Candidates should expect that access to a veterinary clinic whilst undertaking study for this Qualification will be essential for meeting assessment requirements. Access may be through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks. Candidates undertaking equine elective Units will require access to work experience and/or employment within an equine veterinary clinic or hospital.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty three (23) Units of Competency must be achieved as specified:- nineteen (19) core units
- four (4) elective units.
The four (4) elective units can be chosen from the elective units list, or from within ACM10 or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Units selected must be relevant to work undertaken in the veterinary nursing sector.
1. Core Units
All nineteen (19) units must be completed.
2. Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S686 | ACM40410 | Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BED9 | ACM40418 | Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships