New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care
SIT
Subject area
Veterinary Assisting
Qualification
Duration
23 Weeks
Total student fees
$3,784
over 23 Weeks - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to care for animals within welfare standards and practices.
This qualification is for people who intend to work in a role assisting with the care of animals in a non-production context in settings such as rural blocks, animal rescue centres, boarding facilities, and animal recreation businesses.
Graduates will have the skills, knowledge, and attributes to assist with the care of animals under limited supervision.
This qualification is stranded to recognise the specialist skills required for assisting with care and husbandry within the contexts of companion animals, equine, and rural animals.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Applicants should be a minimum of 16 years of age, and have attained NCEA Level 2 as follows: - 60 credits at Level 2 or above, plus - 20 credits from any level, and Literacy minimum of 10 credits at Level 1 or above through either: - specified assessment standards available through a range of subject and English for Academic Purposes unit standards 22750 and 22751 (minimum total of 10 credits); or - unit standards package of three literacy unit standards (26622, 26624, 26625 all three required). Numeracy a minimum of 10 credits at Level 1 or above through either: - achievement standards specified assessment standards available through a range of subject (minimum total of 10 credits), or - unit standards package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 all three required). Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
23 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$3,784 | $3,784 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$2,888 | $2,888 |
| Total | $6,672 | $6,672 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
74%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 478 839
Phone: (03) 211 2699
Fax: (03) 214 4977
Email: info@sit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.sit.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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