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School of Health and Social Services
0800 935-832 » info@weltec.ac.nz » www.weltec.ac.nz
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care
(Companion Animals) (Level 3)
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology
(Veterinary Nursing Assistant) (Level 5)
NZ Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals)
(Level 3)
This 21 week, full time programme provides students with the skills, knowledge and attributes required to
maintain the welfare of animals (specifically cats, dogs and rabbits) in a range of animal care roles in the
companion animal sector. Students will learn about animal handling techniques, health and husbandry,
hygiene and more.
Programme Outline
Programme Length 21 weeks, full time
Campus WelTec, Petone
Offered Trimester 1 and trimester 2
Start Dates Trimester 1: February 2020
Trimester 2: July 2020
Hours on Campus 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday during theory weeks
8:00am-4:00pm for work experience
Entry Requirements NCEA Level 1 or equivalent gained through tertiary study or relevant
personal, practical, professional and/or educational experience,
including literacy and numeracy competence equivalent to that
specified above.
International Students
Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.0 with no band lower than 5.0,
or equivalent.
Programme Fee 2020 fees will be on the Animal Care pages on the WelTec website from
September; as a guide, the 2019 fees were $3,293.00. These fees
apply to NZ Citizens & Permanent Residents only.
Additional Costs Includes, but is not limited to, the following (all costs are approximate):
Textbooks: $ 50
Stationery/Calculator: $100
Uniform/Shoes: $200
Placement Travel Costs: $150
Watch with second hand: $ 25-100
Important Notes
Police Vetting
Our agreement with Wellington SPCA for work
experience states that all applicants must be police
checked. This is standard practice for volunteers and
employees in most industries; therefore you will be
required to undergo Police Vetting at the time of
enrolling.
Allergies
If you have any allergies to animals, it is important to
declare this at the time of enrolment, so this can be
discussed with you.
2020 Information for Applicants: Animal Care & Vet Nursing
Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 1
Programme Content
Course Aim
AS3001: To enable students to demonstrate understanding of:
Animal Welfare and Hygiene
• animal welfare legislation, and codes of practice for companion animals
15 Credits
• ethical principles and cultural perspectives related to working with
animals
• animal facility and environmental hygiene, and zoonoses.
AC3002: To enable students to demonstrate and apply knowledge of companion animal
Animal Health and Behaviour health and behaviour in routine and emergency situations in an animal facility.
15 Credits
AC3003:
To enable students to handle and transport companion animals safely within
Animal Handling
and to an animal facility.
15 Credits
AC3004:
To enable students to demonstrate and use knowledge and skills essential for
Animal Anatomy, Physiology and
maintaining companion animals in an animal facility in a positive state of
Husbandry
welfare.
25 Credits
Theory
To succeed in this programme, you will need to attend all scheduled on-campus classes, complete all your
work experience hours and complete your self-directed learning (most of which is online in Moodle).
The programme is largely classroom based, with theory to support practical application. You will be
involved in practical lessons as well as regular self-directed learning, including group work, where you will
undertake a variety of tasks such as research projects and case studies.
Work Experience
Students must attend and complete 120 hours of off-site work
experience at the SPCA in Newtown, Wellington. You will need
to arrange your own travel to and from your work experience;
we encourage students to carpool if possible.
Work experience is timetabled on either a Monday, Wednesday
or Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm; students will be advised which
is their work experience day early in the programme. Please
note if your work experience day falls on a Public Holiday, you
will be required to attend.
Please note that even though the work is enjoyable, some students may find some situations emotionally
distressing, such as animals that have been abused, are injured or sick, or require euthanasia.
Career Opportunities
Gradutes could be employed in a range of businesses associated with the care of animals:
• Pet shop employee
• Dog daycare worker
• Kennel/cattery assistance
• Animal groomer
• Animal shetlers and welfare agencies
How to apply
1. We recommend you apply online from the WelTec website. Applications for 2020 will be open early
September 2019.
2020 Information for Applicants: Animal Care & Vet Nursing
Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 2
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology
(Veterinary Nursing Assistant) (Level 5)
This programme prepares students for employment as veterinary nursing assistants, by providing them
with the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to help assist veterinarians and veterinary nurses in a
companion animal practice.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this qualification may be employed as a Veterinary Nurse Assistant working with companion
animals in an animal related facility and be able to:
• Maintain animal health and husbandry of animals in a veterinary clinic care for hospitalised patients.
• Assist in surgery preparation and anaesthesia.
• Assist with routine diagnostic procedures.
Programme Outline
Programme Length One year, full time (no part-time option)
Campus WelTec, Petone (practical labs will be at the Whitireia Porirua Campus)
Programme Dates Trimester 1: March 2020
Trimester 2: July 2020
Hours on Campus 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:00pm for work placement
Programme Fee 2020 fees will be on the Vet Nursing pages on the WelTec website from
September; as a guide, the 2019 fees were $5,180.00. These fees apply to
NZ Citizens & Permanent Residents only.
Additional Costs Includes, but is not limited to, the following (all costs are approximate):
Textbooks: $150
Stationery/Calculator: $100
Uniform/Shoes: $250
Medical Equipment: $120
Placement Travel Costs: $250
Laptop or tablet: Prices vary
Important Notes
Allergies
If you have any allergies to animals, it is important to
declare this at the time of enrolment, so this can be
discussed with you.
2020 Information for Applicants: Animal Care & Vet Nursing
Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 3
Programme Overview
The programme consists of seven compulsory courses, three at level 4 and four at level 5.
Course Aim
VN4100 To enable students to demonstrate knowledge and skills
Introduction to Professional Practice essential for professional practice in veterinary practices.
15 Credits
BN4101 To enable students to demonstrate an understanding of animal
Animal Health and Husbandry health and husbandry and apply this while working with animals
15 Credits in an animal care facility.
VN4102 To enable students to provide client and patient services in an
Reception and Client Services animal care facility.
15 Credits
VN5100 To enable students to develop clinical practice, knowledge and
Clinical Practice skills, and use these while assisting the veterinary nurse or
20 Credits veterinarian.
VN5101 To enable students to demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic and
Diagnostics and Hospitalised Patient Care hospitalised patient procedures and practices by assisting with
20 Credits these in a veterinary clinic.
VN5102 To enable students to develop and apply skills and techniques
Surgery Preparation and Anaesthesia essential for assisting in surgery and with anaesthesia.
20 Credits
VN5103 To enable students to demonstrate integration of knowledge,
Professional Practice skills and behaviours through providing professional veterinary
15 Credits nursing assistance in a veterinary clinic.
Theory
To succeed in this programme, you will need to attend all
scheduled on-campus classes, complete all your work
placement hours and complete your self-directed learning
(most of which is online in Moodle).
The programme is largely classroom based, with theory to
support practical application. You will be involved in
practical lessons as well as regular self-directed learning,
including group work, where you will undertake a variety of
tasks such as research projects and case studies.
Work Placement
Students must attend and complete a minimum of 240 work placement hours as follows:
• 40 hours (at least three days) in an animal care facility – arranged by us, for a Wednesday and
Thursday in the second trimester, on a rotational basis.
• 200 hours in a veterinary clinic – to be arranged by students for Tuesdays; details to be confirmed
on enrolment.
You will need to arrange your own travel to and from your work placements; we encourage students to
carpool if possible.
Please note that even though the work is enjoyable, some students may find some situations emotionally
distressing, such as animals that have been abused, are injured or sick, or require euthanasia.
2020 Information for Applicants: Animal Care & Vet Nursing
Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 4
Entry Requirements
60 credits at NCEA Level 2 with at least 12 credits in Level 2 English, 12 credits in Level 1 Maths and 12
credits of relevant science at Level 1, or equivalent tertiary study.
International Students
A minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Other
Applicants must:
• be a minimum of 18 years of age at the commencement of the programme
• provide a curriculum vitae and two references
• provide a medical declaration indicating there is no evidence of a medical condition that will impact
on their ability to practice safely as a veterinary nurse assistant
• have at least three days of work experience and/or observation of animals within a veterinary clinic
• undergo a police check at the time of entry into the programme. In the event of an adverse police
report, entry into the programme will be at the discretion of the Head of School. In exceptional
circumstances the requirement for a police check may be waived by the Head of School
Applicants must attend an interview which is used to discuss:
• preparedness and commitment to study
• identification of strengths and weaknesses related to study
• good character and aptitude for working with animals and the public
Where it is suggested that the applicant is not ready to undertake the programme they will be supported
to explore alternative study pathways.
How to Apply
1. We recommend you apply online from the WelTec website; applications for 2020 will be open from
early September 2019.
2. Before you start your online application, you will need to have the following documentation
available to upload when requested:
• Completed ‘Application for Health & Social Service Programmes’ *
• Referee reports * (refer to step 3 below)
• Verified ID
• Verified official transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter confirming you have completed three days’ work experience and/or observation of
animals within a veterinary clinic and confirmation from the clinic that they will be able to
provide a work placement for you on Tuesdays (dates to be confirmed).
* These additional forms are available on the programme webpage.
3. Give the referee reports to two people who are willing to be your referees. Ask them to complete
the forms and either return to yourself (so you can upload with your application), or scan and email
to enrolments@weltec.ac.nz within 10 days. Please note applications will not be processed until
both referee reports have been received.
4. Alternatively, completed applications can be printed off and either:
Mailed to: Dropped into:
Enrolments, WelTec Enrolments, WelTec
Private Bag 39803 21 Kensington Avenue
Wellington Mail Centre Petone
Lower Hutt 5045
2020 Information for Applicants: Animal Care & Vet Nursing
Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 5Info for both programmes: Student Support At WelTec, we are committed to our students' success and therefore offer a range of services to meet the learning needs of individual students. These include peer tutoring, workshops and study skills sessions on a variety of topics, and online material are available. To increase our students' chances of success, we provide support for our students in other ways such as financial advice, counselling, childcare facilities, and a service for students who have a disability, illness, or health problems that may interfere with their studies. Māori and Pacific liaison staff are available to provide pastoral care for Māori and Pacific students, and information on alternative support networks and grants. Some students may struggle with the reading, writing and mathematical elements of the programme. We have a Learning Support and Mentor team that can aid students who are finding these aspects challenging. It is best if we can identify the need for this support before you commence studying. As part of your application process you may be asked to come in for a learning conversation to assess whether you are study ready. You could be advised of alternative pathways to reach your goals. Foundation Studies WelTec and Whitireia offer a choice of programmes to assist you to gain skills and knowledge in preparation for a variety of education or employment pathways. Programmes are offered at different levels, to provide you with a pathway suitable to your background. Within the programmes, different strands are also available to support you to go onto further education or employment in a specific field. Student Loans and Allowances For information on student loans and allowances visit the StudyLink website www.studylink.govt.nz or contact them on 0800 88 99 00. Use the StudyLink website tools to ensure you are eligible for a student loan and/or allowance. Further Information Should you have any questions, please contact an Enrolment Advisor on either: studentadvisors@weltec.ac.nz or phone: 0800 935 832 2020 Information for Applicants: Animal Care & Vet Nursing Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 6
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