Modification History
Updated imported Unit: HLTFA301B replaced with HLTFA301C
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.
Job roles
The job role that this qualification describes includes:
- Veterinary nurse.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- direct entry
- after achieving ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies
- vocational training and/or work experience across a range of work settings.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:
- ACM50210 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Surgery)
- ACM50310 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Dental)
- ACM50410 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care)
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is a direct link between this qualification and approval to perform veterinary nursing duties under the Western Australian (WA) Veterinary Surgeons Act 1960 as amended. The WA Veterinary Surgeons Board must approve qualified persons to carry out the duties of veterinary nurses and must authorise persons enrolled in approved courses to perform the duties of trainee veterinary nurses. Candidates should confirm the regulatory requirements that apply in their relevant state or territory. In addition, individual units of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty three (23 ) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.
- Complete nineteen (19 ) CORE units
- Complete four (4 ) ELECTIVE units.
CORE : Complete the following nineteen (19 ) units
ACMGAS202A |
Participate in workplace communications |
ACMGAS204A |
Feed and water animals |
ACMGAS205A |
Assist in health care of animals |
ACMGAS208A |
Source information for animal care needs |
ACMINF301A |
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal work |
ACMOHS301A |
Contribute to occupational health and safety processes |
ACMVET201A |
Carry out veterinary nursing reception duties |
ACMVET202A |
Carry out daily clinic routines |
ACMVET203A |
Assist with surgery preparation |
ACMVET401A |
Coordinate patient admission and discharge |
ACMVET402A |
Apply imaging routines |
ACMVET403A |
Perform clinic pathology procedures |
ACMVET404A |
Perform clinic office procedures |
ACMVET405A |
Carry out surgical nursing routines |
ACMVET406A |
Nurse animals |
ACMVET407A |
Carry out medical nursing routines |
ACMVET408A |
Coordinate and perform theatre routines |
ACMVET409A |
Provide specific animal care advice |
ACMVET410A |
Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures |
ELECTIVE : Complete four (4 ) additional ELECTIVE units from from ACM10 or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course . Units selected must be aligned to Certificates III or IV and be relevant to work undertaken in the veterinary nursing sector. Suggested units are:
ACMMIC401A |
Implant microchip in cats and dogs |
ACMVET411A |
Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs |
ACMVET412A |
Coordinate clinic promotional activities |
ACMVET413A |
Develop and implement specific clinic policies |
ACMSPE301A |
Provide basic care of amphibians |
ACMSPE302A |
Provide basic care of birds |
ACMSPE303A |
Provide basic care of common native mammals |
ACMSPE304A |
Provide basic care of dogs |
ACMSPE305A |
Provide basic care of domestic cats |
ACMSPE306A |
Provide basic care of marine fish |
ACMSPE307A |
Provide basic care of freshwater fish |
ACMSPE308A |
Provide basic care of marine aquatic invertebrates |
ACMSPE309A |
Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates |
ACMSPE310A |
Provide basic care of mammals |
ACMSPE311A |
Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles |
ACMSPE312A |
Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits |
ACMSUS301A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
HLTFA301C |
Apply first aid |