Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

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Average Course Fee: $11199

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Average Course Duration: 2 Years

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Superseded by: ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Description

This Qualification is the industry Qualification for persons operating as veterinary nurses within veterinary clinics. Candidates should expect that access to a veterinary clinic whilst undertaking study for this Qualification will be essential for meeting assessment requirements. Access may be through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks. Candidates undertaking equine elective Units will require access to work experience and/or employment within an equine veterinary clinic or hospital.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

Technicians and Trades Workers

82.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers
Community and Personal Service Workers

4.5%

Community and Personal Service Workers
Professionals

3.3%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

Professional, scientific and technical services

78.8%

Professional, scientific and technical services
Retail trade

3.5%

Retail trade
Manufacturing

3.3%

Manufacturing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

 


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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2017-2018 income year is $55,874.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.


Animal Care and Management Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is in the Health Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Animal Care and Management.


Stream

Veterinary Nursing

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Stream

Companion Animal Services
Equine Care
Animal Studies
Captive Animals
Animal Control & Technology

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".



Apprenticeships and Traineeships


Australian Apprenticeships can provide a pathway to a career change for people looking to re-enter the workforce and for people who are currently working. Australian Apprenticeships combine work with training in a national recognised qualification.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship or Traineeship in the state and territories coloured in blue on the map.

 


Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

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Training Stories

The Real Stories Real Achievements series shows the stories of people and organisations who have secured their future through vocational education and training. These inspiring videos demonstrate how investing in a nationally recognised qualification can lead to greater employability, job security, earning potential, and choices for work options and, for many individuals, a better life! For Australian businesses, the videos share evidence of best practice in training and how businesses, both large and small, have increased their 'bottom line' and enjoyed sustainable growth through the provision of nationally recognised training to their employees.



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USI

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First released in: ACM10 Animal Care and Management

Supersedes: ACM40410 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Superseded by: ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

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