Certificate II in Vocational Education (Veterinary Nurse Assistant)
Incorporates: Certificate II in Animal Studies
| TAFE SA Intake | 2011 | ||||
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| TAFE SA Code | 087 | ||||
| Course Type | Composite Course | ||||
| Industry Group | Agriculture and Biology | ||||
| Career Group | Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing | ||||
| Example Career Profile | Veterinary Nurse | ||||
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TAFE SA 2011 Intake Information
| Duration | 6 months Full Time |
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| Selection Criteria Link | Link to Grid |
Campus Delivery Locations, Modes and Codes
| Campus | Study Mode |
Study Load | Scheduled | Student Group |
Local Details |
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| Gilles Plains - SATAC Code: 540309 - Apply Now | |||||
| q | On Campus | Full Time | Day Only | Award | TBA |
| q | This course is highly competitive. | ||||
Course Notes
- Please note this course is only offered full time over 6 months. You may enhance your selection for this course by providing additional academic evidence or attending a TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills test. Further information can be accessed at www.tafe.sa.edu.au
Qualification/Certification
Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.
| TAFESA Code |
National Code |
Qualification | Estimated time to complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYE | RUV20104 | Certificate II in Animal Studies | 12 months Part Time |
Skills Covered
Certificate II in Vocational Education (Veterinary Nurse Assistant)
Undertaking this course includes developing skills and knowledge in assisting with general animal care; following OH&S procedures in an animal care environment; participating in workplace communications; providing food and water for animals; working in the animal care industry; operating a personal computer; operating retail equipment; applying point of sale handling procedures; complying with industry animal welfare requirements.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Award - SATAC application process
Any one of:- Satisfactory Achievement of 2 units of English and 1 unit of Mathematics at SACE Stage 1 (or equivalent)
- Satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent)
- Any Certificate II
- Satisfactory achievement in the TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS)
Expected Employment Outcome Example
Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
Application Selection
Award - SATAC application process
- Applications for the 2011 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
- Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
- Applications for 'Apply to Campus' courses are made direct to the relevant campus and a separate application is required for each course an applicant wants to study.
Fees
Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2140 in 2010. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.
Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.
TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information
Further Information
For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or email tafeinfo@saugov.sa.gov.au
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The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
This Course information was last modified : 29/07/2008 1:28:53 PM
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.






