Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice)

Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice)

Qualification
National Code:
ACM50512
State Code:
J366
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0611 - Veterinary Studies
Original TGA Release Date
07/12/2012
Approved Date
14/05/2014
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
585
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/12/2012 Current Transition (Replaced)
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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entrants into ACM50512 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice) are required to hold the nineteen (19) Core Units from the ACM40412 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.

PACKAGING RULES
A total of eight (8) units of competency must be achieved as specified:
- eight (8) core units.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WE891 ACMVET511A Apply principles of animal behaviour 80 Unit of competency
WE890 ACMVET510A Apply veterinary nursing pathophysiology 160 Unit of competency
WB921 BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness 50 Unit of competency
D3885 ACMSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
S8076 BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
WE889 ACMVET509A Manage veterinary nursing procedures 120 Unit of competency
WE895 ACMWHS501A Manage workplace health and safety processes 70 Unit of competency
WA872 TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 25 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BER8 ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Entrants into ACM50512 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice) are required to hold the 19 Core Units from the ACM40412 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information