NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY
VETERINARY NURSING ASSISTANT STRAND
2016
ENTRY
Information for International applicants
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare individuals as a
veterinary nursing assistant by providing them with the skills,
knowledge and attributes needed to help assist veterinarians and
veterinary nurses in a companion animal practice.
This qualification is targeted at people with previous animal handling
experience who wish to work in a veterinary related field or in a
veterinary clinic with companion animals. The animal industry will
benefit by having graduates qualified with skills to allow them
to be ready to work in a veterinary clinic, under the direction of a
veterinarian.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Possible jobs and career opportunities can include:
• Veterinary Nurse
• Medical/Veterinary Sales Representative
• Nutritional representative
• Animal Welfare Officer
Qualification
NZ Certificate in Animal Technology - Veterinary
Nursing Assistant Strand
Programme level
Level 5
Length
One year
Start dates
15 February
Study options
Full-time
Fees
NZ$ 20,500
Please see overleaf for additional costs.
Total number of
credits
120
Class times
Approximately 18 hours per week. Classes
timetabled between 9.00am - 5.00pm
Individual study
hours
7.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Location
Napier Campus
Contact
International Centre Phone: +64 6 974 8902
Email: international@eit.ac.nz
international eit.ac.nz
NOV 2015
• Animal Technician
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY
VETERINARY NURSING ASSISTANT STRAND
COURSE COSTS
Compulsory course related costs:
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$220 required textbook
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$80 recommended textbook
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$30 required Standard Procedures Book (if not purchased for NCAC)
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$200 Vet Nursing pack
ADDITIONAL COSTS
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Transport to work experience where required
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Clothing as required for small animal practicals including covered
black shoes
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Black dress pants for work placements
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Accommodation during out of region work placement (if applicable)
ENTRY CRITERIA
Relevant animal care qualification including National Certificate in
Animal Care (Level 2)
PROGRAMME DATES
SEMESTER ONE
Programme Starts
Monday, 15 February 2016
Easter Holidays
25 - 29 March
Term One Holidays
15 April - 29 April
Term Two Starts
Monday, 2 May
ANZAC Day
Monday, 25 April
Queen’s Birthday
Monday, 6 June
Semester One Ends
Friday, 24 June
Mid Year Holidays
27 June - 15 July
SEMESTER TWO
Semester Two Starts
Monday, 18 July
Skills for tertiary study (including literacy and numeracy) may be
acquired through study, work and/or life experience. Students who can
demonstrate these skills may be approved for alternative entry.
Term Three Holidays
26 September - 7 October
Term Four Starts
Monday, 10 October
Applicants who meet all entry requirements will be selected in order of
application.
HB Anniversary Day
Friday, 21 October
Labour Day
Monday, 24 October
Programme Ends
Friday, 2 December 2016
Or
Other entry requirements include:
Curriculum Vitae: Applicants are to provide a recent curriculum vitae
including contact details for two referees.
Veterinary clinic observation requirement: Applicants are required to
have completed a minimum of three days observing in a veterinary clinic.
This may be demonstrated by information in the applicant’s curriculum
vitae, or a separate written attestation. A referee upon being contacted
by EIT must be able to verify this experience.
Animal handling experience requirement: Applicants are required
to have previous experience working with animals including a minimum
of 10 days with businesses such as SPCA, kennels, catteries, pet shops
or on farm. This may be demonstrated by information in the applicant’s
Curriculum Vitae, or a separate written attestation. A referee upon being
contacted by EIT must be able to verify this experience. If this experience
cannot be demonstrated, the applicant will be required to complete the
EIT animal handling bridging course.
Practical requirements: Students must be able to carry out physical
activities within the Animal Room and work placement to fulfil the
requirements of the programme. Students must also have no objection
to working with animals, dissection of animal body parts, body fluids and
cadavers. EIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should
an applicant’s physical ability or inability to work in this environment
prevent them carrying out practical activities required to fulfil the
requirements of the programme. These practical requirements will be
discussed and confirmed during the information session.
Good character requirement: ALL applicants are required to provide a
completed Criminal Declaration Form (copy of form is attached).
EIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an
applicant’s police record be such that they would be considered unsuitable
for veterinary nursing work. Applicants with convictions for dishonesty or
drug offences will likely be considered unsuitable. This requirement applies
to every year of enrolment in the programme.
Information sharing session: Applicants who meet entry requirements
will be required to attend an information sharing session to discuss
information about the programme and communicate expectations
regarding the programme.
Applicants who meet all entry requirements will be selected in order of
application.
A Bridging course is under development for those
applicants who do not have adequate animal
handling experience. The course will be run over
two weeks prior to the programme commencing
and will introduce applicants to basic animal
handling skills required to successfully complete
the programme.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENT:
FACILITIES
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have an
acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the
programme. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including
successful study of a programme in which English was the language of
instruction, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language
(Level 3), approved scores on IELTS tests (5.5 Academic with no band
score below 5.0), completion of accepted international equivalents, or
completion of an EIT assessment.
Specialised animal practical facilities with simulated surgery
facilities, live animal housing, isolation unit, simulated clinic reception,
diagnostic preparation room, laboratory facilities, and library and
computer facilities.
ENTRY WITH CREDIT
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be
recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of
different forms including study while at high school, study at a private
training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life
experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may
want to apply for Cross Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning.
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Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications,
you would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar
course at the same level.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is based on the assessment of
your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had
gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and
informal learning situations.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like
considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as
part of your application.
Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit cannot be awarded for
a course if you are enrolled in that course.
You must apply prior to enrolment.
Overall RPL Credit Limit 50%.
For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please
contact, Stephanie Thomas, Programme Coordinator, 06 974 8000,
ext 5813.
ASSESSMENTS
Assessment consists of practical workbook completion for on-campus
practicals, completion of work experience log book, assignments,
tests, exams and observations.
ACADEMIC STAFF
Our lecturers are highly trained professionals with particular areas of expertise.
We value our partnership with students, and aim to provide quality
education in a supportive environment, encouraging personal growth and
professional development.
NAME
QUALIFICATIONS
Stephanie Thomas
BVTech, Dip Sc.Tech, Programme Coordinator
Emma Steiner
Nat Cert in Vet Nursing, Reg Gen-Nurse
PRACTICUM, WORK EXPERIENCE
Students in the NZ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing must complete
work experience commitments as set by the Programme Coordinator.
Students will be required to complete 280 hours of clinic work
placements. In order to provide students with different perspectives
on veterinary nursing, they will complete their work experience in at
least two different veterinary practices.
Students EIT will be required to find their own work placements with
assistance from programme staff where needed. Work placements will
be in two or three week blocks, at least two out of region, unless a
student is unable to manage an out of region placement for a specific
reason e.g caring for young children.
While on work experience, students must maintain a logbook with
evidence of completion of the practical assessments and clinical
skills sign-off when competent. Students meet with the Programme
Coordinator on a regular basis, to discuss progress on the workplace
requirements. These meetings will take place either at EIT or in the
workplace, in which case the EIT Programme Coordinator will also
discuss the students’ progress with the workplace supervisor.
A memorandum of agreement will be drawn up between work
the placement facility, the student and EIT, to define rights and
responsibilities of each party involved in the work placements.
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY
VETERINARY NURSING ASSISTANT STRAND
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The structure of the programme is as follows. To be awarded the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology - Veterinary Nursing Assistant Strand,
students must have completed every course in the programme, as identified in the Schedule of Courses below. Total Credits for completion of the New
Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology =120.
COMPULSORY COURSE DESCRIPTION
CREDIT
VALUE
NZQA
LEVEL
SEMESTER
OFFERED
CAT5.01 Applied Safety and Anatomy for Veterinary Nursing Practice
To enable students to be aware of hazards in the workplace, and gain knowledge of animal anatomy and
physiology for application in a workplace setting.
15
5
1
CAT5.02 Animal Behaviour, Handling and Nutrition
To gain the knowledge and skills needed in companion animal behaviour, handling and nutrition and to be
able to give advice to clients on these aspects of companion animal care.
15
5
1
CAT5.03 Health Care of Animals for Veterinary Nursing
To enable the student to apply Best Practice standards to the maintenance of animal health in a
veterinary facility.
15
5
1
CAT5.04 Introduction to Veterinary Practice
To enable the student to apply procedures and practices to the veterinary clinic workplace.
15
5
1
CAT5.05 Welfare and Well-Being for Veterinary Practice
To enable students to:
• identify the needs of the mother and neonates during reproduction in companion animals.
• integrate knowledge of legislation and professional codes of practice into suitable advice, responses
and sales methods to clients in a veterinary reception area.
15
5
2
CAT5.06 Veterinary Surgical and Diagnostic Services
To enable the student to provide a specified range of surgical and diagnostic services in a veterinary clinic
15
5
2
CAT5.07 Anaesthetic Monitoring and Analgesia of Animal Patients
To develop skills in the monitoring of anaesthesia, and recognising the analgesia needs of a surgical
patient, in a veterinary facility.
15
5
2
CAT5.08 Care of Hospitalised Animal Patients
To develop and apply skills and knowledge in provision of care for a variety of animals in the
veterinary clinic.
15
5
2
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY
VETERINARY NURSING ASSISTANT STRAND
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Complete and sign our international student application form
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Attach certified copies translated into English of your:
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Passport or birth certificate
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Proof of name change (if applicable)
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Evidence of your English language proficiency
ie. IELTS or equivalent
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Academic transcripts and qualification certificates
Please note that some programmes may require you to submit
additional documentation such as your Curriculum Vitae, portfolio
or references. Please check our website for any programme specific
documentation required.
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Send your application to us
The easiest way is to send it by email to
international@eit.ac.nz
We’d also be happy to accept it by post. You can also now apply
online at www.eit.ac.nz/students/international-students
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We will assess your application and let you know the
outcome as soon as possible
If you are accepted we will send you an Offer of Place along with
details of the fees payable. If you do not meet all of the entry
criteria we may issue you with a Conditional Offer of Place. You will
need to meet all of the conditions as set out on your Offer of Place
before you can apply for your Student Visa.
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Pay your fees and apply for your Student Visa
Once you have accepted your offer to study with us and paid your
fees, we will send you a receipt that you will need to submit when
applying for your visa. Details on applying for your Student Visa are
available on the Immigration New Zealand website
www.immigration.govt.nz
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Let us know your arrival details
Once your visa has been approved you can then book your flights.
Please let us know your arrival details whether you’ll be living in EIT
accommodation or not. If you are staying in EIT accommodation, we
will arrange for you to be collected from the Napier airport for FREE.
Please note that you must be 18 years of age or older
when you begin your studies at EIT.
DISCLAIMER. The programme fees, other costs, entry requirements, duration, and programme start dates are for 2016 and are listed as a guide only. All fees shown in the prospectus are in
New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST) at current rates. Programme content is based on current information and may be subject to change. EIT reserves the right to
cancel or postpone any programme and shall not be liable for any claim other than that proportion of the programme fee, which the cancelled or postponed portion bears.