New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management
EIT
Subject area
Veterinary Assisting
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
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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, knowledge and attributes to maintain and manage a positive welfare state for animals.
This qualification is designed for people who intend to work in a role managing the day-to-day care, welfare and/or training of animals in settings such as breeding facilities, quarantine facilities, rehabilitation facilities, animal rescue centres, pet grooming facilities, boarding facilities, commercial pet shops, public aquariums, and zoos.
Graduates will have the technical knowledge and skills to manage the day-to-day animal care and husbandry operations in an animal facility, under broad supervision, or guidance.
This qualification is stranded to recognise the specialist skills required for managing care and husbandry within the contexts of companion animal; fish, amphibian and reptile; canine behaviour and training; pet grooming; and zookeeping facilities; and to promote a positive welfare state for animals.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum 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 NZ Cert in Animal Care Level 3 Adult 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 Good character requirement ALL applicants are required to provide a completed Criminal Declaration Form Information sharing session International applicants will be contacted by Skype or telephone. This is to share information and communicate expectations regarding the programme and to: Ascertain whether previous experience working with animals meets the recommended 5 days at appropriate businesses. Confirm that the applicant is able to meet the practical requirements (listed above) Special Entry: The Dean may apply discretion to these regulations. English language requirements: International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must have an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the programme. Specific scores for IELTS and New Zealand Certificates in English Language are as follows: IELTS 5.5 Academic (no band score lower than 5) NZCEL Level 3 with any endorsement Animal handling experience.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
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National Graduate Outcomes
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 225 5348
Phone: (06) 974 8000
Fax: (06) 974 8905
Email: info@eit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.eit.ac.nz
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