Question 1

Is there a mid-year intake for the full-time Vet Nursing course?

SM · Accepted Answer

We have only one full-time on-campus intake for ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing per year. This commences in January each year with a compulsory induction and course commencement day in December. Applications open in August, prior to year of commencement. Here is a summary of study mode options available for Veterinary Nursing:

Full-time on-campus: commence in February (with a compulsory induction and course commencement day in December)
Part-time on-campus: commence in March and July each year
Online: commence at any time during the year (non-WA students or those not eligible for Jobs and Skills WA subsidies)

Visit our application information for dates and more information. If you’re unsure which study mode is best for you, please see our comparison table or request a call from our Student Support team.

Question 2

How am I assessed during my practical placement?

SM · Accepted Answer

You will receive a Practical Task Workbook containing a logbook and all the practical assessments you must complete during your placement. Practical assessments include ‘Workplace Assignments’ that include activities such as case studies, photographs, written descriptions of workplace procedures and video evidence of practical tasks. These assessments are designed to see how well you can apply the information covered in the theory component of each unit. Each unit also includes ‘Practical Task Worksheets’ outlining various tasks that you are expected to complete during your placement, with each task signed off by a supervisor once successfully completed. All practical assessments must be submitted to us via our online learning platform for assessment by one of our tutors. A student attendance record is also included in the Workbook and your supervisor must sign this to confirm that you have completed the required number of hours during a placement. During your placement, we will contact your supervisor to obtain feedback on your performance. This feedback will then be relayed to you.

Commonly asked questions about Workplace Practical Training

Question 3

Is there a practical component of the Horse Care Fundamentals course?

Roishin Byrne · Accepted Answer

The Horse Care Fundamentals short course has been designed for flexible online delivery allowing you to learn at your own pace. You'll dive deep into the world of horses through interactive modules, real-life scenarios, and online experiences. It's a flexible format that lets you learn at your own pace in your own time.

Question 4

What is a Unique Student Identifier (USI)?

Roishin Byrne · Accepted Answer

A USI is your individual education number for life. It also gives you an online record of your vocational education and training (VET) undertaken in Australia.

To complete nationally recognised training, you need a USI. Without one, you can't get your qualification or statement of attainment.

How do I get a USI?
Getting a USI is quick, easy and free. Follow the steps on the USI website.

Question 5

What training package do you follow?

SM · Accepted Answer

We follow the national training package for all qualifications. The latest version of the training package can be viewed here. Training.gov.au is the Australian Government Website for registered training courses and providers.

Question 6

What is the difference between the course content AVT offers and other training providers?

SM · Accepted Answer

AVT offers high quality study material written, reviewed and delivered by Veterinarians, Animal Scientists and Veterinary Nurses with formal training qualifications. Our in-house training team have spent hundreds, if not thousands of hours creating course resources for our units of competency across all courses. The difference between registered training providers' course content across all RTOs including TAFE is often the units contained in the course and the quality of the material. There are many units that can be included in a course and training providers nominate a selection of units they will offer to students. Our courses are broad-based and give an excellent introduction to working with animals across all species. They provide a fantastic opportunity to learn about many different animals and most importantly allow you to apply what you learn from our online course material or in the classroom to the workplace. To find out more about the units offered within each course visit the Course Content section on our qualifications pages.

Question 7

How are units assessed? Will I have to sit tests or write essays?

SM · Accepted Answer

The units are assessed using various methods. Throughout your course you may be expected to submit assessments via the following methods:

online multiple choice quizzes,
online tests,
written assignments and practical assignments submitted online,
oral testing via phone call,
online video assessments e.g. Zoom,
video submissions submitted online; and
photographic submissions.

Question 8

Can I volunteer in an organisation to meet the required work placement hours for Animal Care?

SM · Accepted Answer

Many of our Animal Studies and Animal Care students, unless employed at a suitable workplace, complete their required hours in a voluntary position whether that be as a volunteer in an animal or wildlife shelter or an animal-related business.

Prior to commencing your work placement, you will need to submit a Practical Work Placement Approval Kit. Once received, our Student Liaison Officer will assess the organisation to ensure it meets the workplace criteria for your course.

Question 9

What are the attendance expectations for the Animal Health and Welfare Course?

SM · Accepted Answer

Due to the intensive nature of this course including the volume of study and practical hours required, all students are expected to meet the 100% attendance requirement for the weekly practical training and on-site training days.

Question 10

What are examples of skills and knowledge I need to demonstrate for equivalency?

Roishin Byrne · Accepted Answer

Equivalency of the prerequisite qualification, Certificate II in Animal Care/Studies may include relevant employed or voluntary (work experience) positions in a range of animal care facilities.

You will be asked to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in the following five areas:

Work health and safety risks in an animal care facility
Animal identification, handling and behaviour
Animal nutrition (prepare, present and distribute food and water for animals under supervision and according to animal dietary requirements)
Animal hygiene routines
Animal husbandry and health routines

Here’s some examples of tasks you may have performed whilst working in an animal care facility:

Basic care of animals, including feeding, exercise, grooming, washing of animals
Understanding of basic animal care needs i.e. diet, fleas, worms etc
Cleaning/ hygiene procedures of the animal’s environment, e.g., cage, enclosure, bedding, stable
Handling animals regularly using appropriate handling and restraint methods and can identify basic animal behaviour signs
Observing and recording animals’ behaviour
Following Work, Health and Safety guidelines with an understanding of hazards in the animal care industry,
Ability to identify basic health care concerns in animals i.e. canine cough, ringworm, cat flu etc

Question 11

What evidence do I need of my workplace related skills and knowledge?

Roishin Byrne · Accepted Answer

In order for us to ascertain whether you meet the entry requirement as a result of knowledge and skills you have gained in the workplace, you need to provide evidence which is relevant and current and may include:

Relevant work history, whether that be voluntary or employed work (including a description of the workplace, position held, duties undertaken, duration and supervisor details)
References from relevant employers and supervisors

We may or may not also need to carry out verbal or written testing of certain subjects/units to help us with the assessment of your application for exemption from completing a Certificate II in Animal Studies/Animal Care (fees may apply).

Question 12

Will a non-science or non-animal science tertiary qualification meet the prerequisite?

Roishin Byrne · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately a non-animal science based university or college qualification does not meet the prerequisite for this course. You will need to show evidence of knowledge in animal care or animal studies.

Examples of tertiary qualifications that will NOT meet the prerequisite include:

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor Health Sciences
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Law
Bachelor of Commerce.

Please refer to our the FAQ 'What other animal science related qualifications are relevant and are deemed equivalent to the Certificate II in Animal Care?' for qualifications that do qualify for recognition.

Question 13

I have heard about an update to the veterinary nursing course. Can you tell me more about ACM40417 or ACM40418?

SM · Accepted Answer

For more information about the changes to ACM40412 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing to ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing we recommend reading Important changes to the National Qualifications in Animal Studies and Veterinary Nursing Please note the new course code is ACM40418. ACM40417 was not released.

Question 14

Is the Canine Behaviour Consultant Course accredited or nationally recognised?

Roishin Byrne · Accepted Answer

This course contains a number of accredited units of study which do not amount to a full qualification. Students who successfully complete all course requirements will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and a Statement of Attainment for the following nationally recognised units of competency:

Question 15

Do you offer Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) for your qualifications?

SM · Accepted Answer

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available to enrolled students of AVT qualifications. The prior learning may be in the form of previous studies or completed qualifications (including superseded qualifications), on the job experience or volunteer work. To find out more detailed information about RPL visit our RPL page.

Question 16

Is the Australian Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing recognised worldwide?

SM · Accepted Answer

The Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is a nationally accredited and recognised qualification throughout Australia. It is important however to be aware that, to our knowledge, no arrangement for formal recognition of the Australian qualification in any country other than Australia exists. We do know some countries do not have formal qualifications for Veterinary Nursing and the Australian qualification is highly regarded across and often results in employment in these countries. In addition, some countries may consider part or all of Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing as eligible to apply for recognition for prior learning or equivalency to their own qualification. For example, this is the case in the United Kingdom (UK). Graduates of the Australian Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing who are considering applying for veterinary nursing positions overseas will need to investigate potential pathways for recognition by contacting the relevant registering bodies in the country concerned. AVT is unable to advise on the particular requirements for qualifications in countries other than Australia. Related FAQ's:

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Is there a mid-year intake for the full-time Vet Nursing course?

How am I assessed during my practical placement?

Dr Jesslyn Seet

Is there a practical component of the Horse Care Fundamentals course?

What is a Unique Student Identifier (USI)?

Dr Julia Koffel

What training package do you follow?

What is the difference between the course content AVT offers and other training providers?

How are units assessed? Will I have to sit tests or write essays?

Can I volunteer in an organisation to meet the required work placement hours for Animal Care?

What are the attendance expectations for the Animal Health and Welfare Course?

What are examples of skills and knowledge I need to demonstrate for equivalency?

What evidence do I need of my workplace related skills and knowledge?

Will a non-science or non-animal science tertiary qualification meet the prerequisite?

I have heard about an update to the veterinary nursing course. Can you tell me more about ACM40417 or ACM40418?

Is the Canine Behaviour Consultant Course accredited or nationally recognised?

Do you offer Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) for your qualifications?

Is the Australian Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing recognised worldwide?

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