School of Health and Social Services - New Zealand Certi cate in Animal Technology - WelTec
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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 Technology
(Veterinary Nursing Assistant) (Level 5)
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
Campus Whitireia Porirua campus
Programme Length One-year, full time (no part-time option)
Programme Dates Trimester 1: March 2021
Trimester 2: July 2021
Hours on Campus 9:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:00pm, for work placement
Learning Mode This programme is delivered by blended learning i.e. face to face and online
learning. This means some of your lessons may be delivered via Moodle (our
online learning platform), which will require you to have a computer and
internet access at home. Students will also need to be able to study from
home should Covid-19 Alert Levels change.
Programme Fee 2021 fees will be on the WelTec website from October; as a guide, the 2020
fees were $5,271.00. These fees apply to NZ Citizens & Permanent Residents
only.
Required course Full details of course related requirements and costs will be available on the
costs: programme webpage from October.
Laptop/tablet/internet: prices vary
(all costs are approximate)
Medical equipment: $120
Textbooks: $200
Uniform/shoes: $250
Other course related Stationery/Calculator: $100
costs: Placement Travel Costs: $250
(all costs are approximate)
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.
2021 Information for Applicants: Vet Nursing Assistant
Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 1
Programme Overview
The programme consists of seven compulsory courses, three at Level 4 and four at Level 5.
Course Aim
VN4100 (15 credits) To enable students to demonstrate knowledge and skills essential
Introduction to Professional Practice for professional practice in veterinary practices.
To enable students to demonstrate an understanding of animal
BN4101 (15 credits)
health and husbandry and apply this while working with animals
Animal Health and Husbandry
in an animal care facility.
VN4102 (15 credits) To enable students to provide client and patient services in an
Reception and Client Services animal care facility.
To enable students to develop clinical practice, knowledge and
VN5100 (20 credits)
skills, and use these while assisting the veterinary nurse or
Clinical Practice
veterinarian.
VN5101 (20 credits) To enable students to demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic and
Diagnostics and Hospitalised Patient Care hospitalised patient procedures and practices by assisting with
these in a veterinary clinic.
VN5102 (20 credits) To enable students to develop and apply skills and techniques
Surgery Preparation and Anaesthesia essential for assisting in surgery and with anaesthesia.
To enable students to demonstrate integration of knowledge,
VN5103 (15 credits)
skills and behaviours through providing professional veterinary
Professional Practice
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 p ractical 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:
• 200 hours in a veterinary clinic. You will need to secure your own work placement in a veterinary
clinic and complete a minimum of 200 hours. This placement needs to be scheduled for each
Tuesday from 06 April 2021-19 October 2021 for 8-hour days (excluding the mid-trimester break
from Monday 28 June until Friday 09 July 2021).
• 40 hours in an animal care facility. During trimester two, your tutor will arrange a second work
placement at Animates Vetcare. This is scheduled across three weeks on a Wednesday and Thursday
to provide students with an experience in a second veterinary clinic.
You will need to arrange your own travel to and from your work placements; we encourage students to
carpool if possible.
Important Note: 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.
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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, or meets the education provider’s
requirements for the equivalent numeracy and literacy standards.
English Language (for international students)
• A minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent
OR
• Achieved the academic entry requirements in New Zealand or at an institution where English was
the language of instruction and assessment.
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
• Provide a one-page document outlining why you wish to pursue veterinary nursing as a career, and
which answers the following questions:
- Outline any discussions you have had with veterinarians, veterinary nurses, veterinary nurse
assistants and other professionals in the veterinary field about choosing this career.
- Describe what you consider the role of a veterinary nursing assistant to be.
• 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.
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How to Apply
1. We recommend you apply online from the WelTec website.
2. Before you start your online application, you will need to have the following documentation
available to upload when requested:
• Completed ‘Supplementary Application for Health & Social Services Programmes’ *
• Completed one-page document outlining why you wish to pursue veterinary nursing as a
career, and which answers the following questions:
- Outline any discussions you have had with veterinarians, veterinary nurses, veterinary
nurse assistants and other professionals in the veterinary field about choosing this career.
- Describe what you consider the role of a veterinary nursing assistant to be.
• Referee reports * (refer to step 3 below)
• Verified ID
• Verified official transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
* 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 mailed or dropped into:
Enrolments, WelTec Enrolments, WelTec
Private Bag 39814, Lower Hutt 5045 21 Kensington Avenue, Petone, Lower Hutt
Application Process
1. We will confirm receipt of your application by email.
2. Completed applications will be forwarded to the School to review. If your application is incomplete
you will be emailed and asked to provide the missing documentation.
3. Applications are processed in order, by the date the School receives the completed application.
Important note: Occasionally, due to demand, all places in a programme may be allocated
before the programme closing date. We recommend you apply early and ensure your application
is complete.
4. Applicants who meet the academic entry requirements will be interviewed by members of the
Selection Committee to determine their suitability.
5. Applicants who do not meet the academic entry requirements will be contacted and advised of
other possible pathways i.e. completion of a foundation programme.
Further Information
Should you have any questions, please contact an Enrolment Advisor on phone: 0800 935 832
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Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 4Student 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 Learning Support Services, where one-to-one and small group assistance, peer tutoring, workshops and study skills sessions on a variety of topics, and online material are available. Māori and Pacific Engagement Advisors are available to provide pastoral care for Māori and Pacific students, and information on alternative support networks and grants. 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. Some students may struggle with the reading, writing and mathematical elements of the programme. We have an Engagement Advisors 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 gai n 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. 2021 Information for Applicants: Vet Nursing Assistant Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 5
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