Accredited course Outline
22/07/2026 12:11 PM AWST
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Unspecified Code Veterinary Nursing
Unspecified Code Veterinary Nursing
4134
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist the
veterinarian in all aspects of general veterinary practice.
The attainment of the Advanced Level Certificate will provide the learner with
formal industrial recognition of training and provides the opportunity for
certification as an Approved Veterinary Nurse by the Australian Veterinary
Association.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47871 | VN2-7 | Dog and Cat Disease | 27 | Module |
| 47861 | VN2-4 | Dog and Cat Reproduction | 27 | Module |
| 47978 | VN2-2 | Emergency Veterinary Nursing | 27 | Module |
| 47998 | Industry-based Training and Assessment 2 | 136 | Module | |
| 47865 | VN2-8 | Veterinary Anaesthetic Nursing 2 | 18 | Module |
| 47976 | VN2-5 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology 2 | 27 | Module |
| 47869 | VN2-10 | Veterinary Dental Nursing | 9 | Module |
| 47980 | VN2-1 | Veterinary Medical Nursing 2 | 27 | Module |
| 47984 | VN2-11 | Veterinary Office Management | 27 | Module |
| 47988 | VN2-3 | Veterinary Pharmacy | 18 | Module |
| 47983 | VN2-6 | Veterinary Radiographic Nursing 2 | 18 | Module |
| 47986 | VN2-9 | Veterinary Surgical Nursing 2 | 27 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
Choice of one module - 18 hours. ANIMAL CARE STREAM
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47994 | VN2-15 | Bird Nursing | 18 | Module |
| 47996 | VN2-16 | Fish, Reptiles & Amphibian Nursing | 18 | Module |
| 47863 | VN2-12 | Horse Nursing | 18 | Module |
| 47993 | VN2-14 | Marsupial Nursing | 18 | Module |
| 47995 | VN2-17 | Rabbit and Rodent Nursing | 18 | Module |
| 47868 | VN2-13 | Ruminant Nursing | 18 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| E090 | RUV40198 | Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing | Qualification |