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NZ Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals) [Level 4]
Make your Passion for Animals your Career
Turn your passion for animals into a career with the hands-on NZ Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals) [Level 4]. The programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of animals in care facilities.
You’ll spend the majority of your time at EIT’s specialised animal facility with a purpose built reception, live animal housing, isolation unit, laboratory facilities, comprehensive library and computer facilities.
Career Opportunities and Outcomes
After completing this certificate you could progress onto the:
- NZ Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) [Level 5]
- NZ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing [Level 6]
- Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
On successful completion of this certificate you may choose to seek employment in the animal care and handling industry. These roles may include:
- Veterinary clinics, animal laboratories, pet shops, kennels or catteries as an animal care assistant
- Animal welfare agencies such as the SPCA
- Animal science research and rescue services
- Breeding establishments
- Grooming services
- Pet sitting services
Outline
During the NZ Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals) [Level 4] you will learn about:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Workplace safety
- Husbandry and handling
- Hygiene and preventative health
- Animal welfare and health
- Emergency response and complementary health
- Facilities management
- Breeds and behaviour
As a graduate you will be able to:
- Implement a health and safety plan in an animal care or training facility and ensure compliance with regulatory procedures.
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day animal health and husbandry in an animal care facility.
You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff either in person or by phone and also to visit at any time to view our facilities. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Dates
There is one entry date per year:
- February
Entry
Entry Requirements
● NCEA Level 1, and
● 36 NCEA credits at Level 2 including 12 credits in English at Level 2 and 12 credits of a relevant Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at Level 1, or
● Level 2 or above qualification demonstrating ability in English, Mathematics and relevant Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics), or
● New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care [Level 3], or
● For adults students: Evidence of ability to study at a tertiary level, and evidence of the equivalent English and science knowledge as applies to school leavers, listed above.
Other Requirements
Practical requirements: Applicants must be able to carry out physical activities within the Animal Room and clinic work placement to fulfil the requirements of the programme. Applicants must also have no objection to working with animals, dissection of animal body parts, body fluids and cadavers. EIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s physical ability or inability to work in this environment prevent them carrying out practical activities required to fulfil the requirements of the programme. These practical requirements will be discussed and confirmed during the information session.
Good character requirement: ALL applicants are required to provide a completed Criminal Declaration Form (copy of form is attached). EIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s police record be such that they would be considered unsuitable for veterinary nursing work. Applicants with convictions for dishonesty or drug offences will likely be considered unsuitable.
Information sharing session: Applicants who meet entry requirements will be required to attend an information sharing session to discuss information about the programme, ascertain whether previous experience working with animals meets the recommended five days at appropriate businesses and to communicate expectations regarding the programme.
Applicants who meet all entry requirements will be selected in order of application.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. For international students, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
● Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to the conditions in EIT’s Database for English Language Proficiency (DELP)).
● Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3 with any endorsement).
● IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.
● Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment (see equivalency tables in the DELP).
Academic Learning Services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.
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Scholarships
EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.