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School of Health and Social Services - WelTec
School of Health and Social Services
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          New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care
                               (Companion Animals) (Level 3)

  New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology
                      (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) (Level 5)
School of Health and Social Services - WelTec
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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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

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