School of Health and Social Services - New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3) - 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 Care
(Companion Animals) (Level 3)
NZ Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals)
(Level 3)
This 17-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.
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 shelters and welfare agencies
Programme Outline
Campus Whitireia Porirua campus
Programme Length 17 weeks, full time
Programme Dates Trimester 1 offering: March 2021
Trimester 2 offering: July 2021
Hours on Campus 9:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday during theory weeks
Work experience days will be confirmed early in the programme
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 Animal Care pages on the WelTec website from
October; as a guide, the 2020 fees were $3,351.00. These fees apply to NZ
Citizens & Permanent Residents only.
Required course costs: Full details of course related requirements and costs will be available on the
programme webpage from October.
(all costs are approximate) Laptop/tablet/internet: prices vary
Medical equipment: $20
Textbook: $70
Uniform/shoes: $200
Additional Costs Includes, but is not limited to, the following (all costs are approximate):
Stationery/Calculator: $100
Work Experience Travel Costs: $150-$300
Important Note
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: Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3)
Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 1Programme Content
Course Aim
AS3001 (15 credits) To enable students to demonstrate understanding of:
Animal Welfare and Hygiene • animal welfare legislation, and codes of practice for companion
animals
• ethical principles and cultural perspectives related to working with
animals
• animal facility and environmental hygiene, and zoonoses.
AC3002 (15 credits) To enable students to demonstrate and apply knowledge of companion
Animal Health and Behaviour animal health and behaviour in routine and emergency situations in an
animal facility.
AC3003 (15 credits) To enable students to handle and transport companion animals safely
Animal Handling within and to an animal facility.
AC3004 (25 credits) To enable students to demonstrate and use knowledge and skills
Animal Anatomy, Physiology essential for maintaining companion animals in an animal facility in a
and Husbandry positive state of welfare.
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 on 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, arrange and complete 40 hours of off-
campus work experience in an animal care facility. Animal
care facilities may include catteries, kennels, doggy day
cares animal rescue facilities and animal control. Please
note, vet clinics are not suitable. 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.
You will need to arrange your own placement travel to and
from your work experience; 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.
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 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.
2021 Information for Applicants: Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3)
Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 2To 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 Engagement Advisors 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 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 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 This programme is approved for Student Loans and Allowances through StudyLink. You can use the StudyLink website tools to check to see whether you are eligible for a student loan and/or allowance. For full information on student loans and allowances visit the StudyLink website www.studylink.govt.nz or contact them on 0800 88 99 00. 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. Other All students are required to 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. How to apply 1. Apply online from the WelTec website. Further Information Should you have any questions, please contact: Enrolment Advisor, Phone: 0800 935 832 2021 Information for Applicants: Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3) Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 3
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