Pegasus Equine Training

ACM40418 - CERTIFICATE IV IN VETERINARY NURSING

COURSE DETAILS

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required to provide veterinary nursing support services in a veterinary practice. Graduates work under the supervision of a veterinarian and may perform a range of clinical and administrative functions. This qualification is available now for national delivery through our training partners.

This qualification is available now for national delivery through our training partners. Please call us on 1300 1HORSE (1300 146 773) to discuss delivery options, unit selection, and enrolment requirements for your practice.

PRACTICAL WORK

Practical components are completed within an approved veterinary practice workplace under the supervision of a registered veterinarian.

ONLINE DELIVERY

Students will need to complete a series of training activity books during their study. Students can log in to the student portal and submit completed work at any time. There is no set timetable — students are encouraged to complete activities as quickly or as slowly as they are able. Mentors and coaches are available online to assist, and work can be submitted as many times as required to be marked as competent in each unit.

All activities and assessments must be completed and returned before any qualification is granted.

LOGBOOKS

The logbook records clinical skills and knowledge demonstrated in the workplace. Activities must be signed off by your supervising veterinarian. Your practice must be approved by Pegasus Equine Training prior to commencement.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You are required to have:

• Intermediate computer skills in order to utilise online resources and to complete assignments and assessments
• A reasonable level of literacy and numeracy
• Access to the internet and a current email address
• Employment in or regular access to a veterinary practice
• A supervising registered veterinarian to support your practical work

Halo Nation Training Pty Ltd (RTO 32485) is the registered training organisation responsible for all qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued through this service. Training is delivered by Pegasus Equine Training, as a Partner of Halo Nation Training. All courses are written in English and may have a minimum English literacy requirement. Language, literacy and numeracy assessments may be undertaken prior to commencement of training.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

• You should have access to an appropriate workplace environment for practical activities.
• We work with you to identify and approve a suitable supervisor. Your supervisor must have the relevant skills and knowledge to support your practical work and sign off your logbook activities. Pegasus Equine Training approves all supervisors before practical activities commence.
• You will be sent your training learner guides and activity books. You need to start work on your core units in your own time. Your online mentor can assist you with your learning.
• You will be sent your logbook. Read through it and familiarise yourself with the practical activities that need to be completed.
• You will submit any outstanding paperwork. You will get feedback on everything that you submit as you go.
• You will complete your logbook in your own time and as activities present themselves.
• Finish.