Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice)

ACM50512
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Superseded by: ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing
Description

This Qualification is the industry standard for veterinary nurses who provide a leadership role and apply advanced skills and knowledge in patient assessment, care and management within a veterinary workplace.

Candidates undertaking study for this Qualification require extensive vocational expertise and should expect that access through paid employment within a veterinary practice will be essential for meeting assessment requirements of some Units.

The Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice) requires access and regular exposure to patients, clients, consults, medical and surgical cases, veterinary staff, nursing, reception and administrative duties, practice policies, procedures, retail and customer service experiences.

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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 in the Health field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Health field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

Jobs

Graduates of the Health field (Diploma) are most often employed as:

Community and Personal Service Workers

74.3%

Community and Personal Service Workers
Professionals

8.7%

Professionals
Clerical and Administrative Workers

5.1%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Health field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

Health Care and Social Assistance

76.6%

Health Care and Social Assistance
Public Administration and Safety

3.3%

Public Administration and Safety
Education and Training

3%

Education and Training

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

State and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study certain courses.
Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

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. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Australian Apprenticeships


Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.


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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Labour Market

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First released in: ACM10 Animal Care and Management

Superseded by: ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing