The Gordon

Work Placement

Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.

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Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 17 years and over at the time of course commencement.
• Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.
• Applicants must:
  • Hold a Certificate II in Animal Studies; OR
  • Hold a relevant Certificate III or higher level qualification in an animal science discipline; OR
  • Can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in a relevant animal science discipline to any of the above qualifications; OR
  • Have the equivalent skills and knowledge for entry into Vet Nursing, based on a combination of the work experience and other qualifications which cover the equivalent skills and knowledge relevant for entry - work health and safety risks in an animal care facility; animal identification, handling and behaviour; animal nutrition; animal hygiene routines.
• You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in.

There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

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Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) or the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Payment Options

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About this provider

As one of the largest TAFEs in Victoria, The Gordon has been helping people gain real skills for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of study options in vocational ‘hands-on’ training.