New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5)
SIT
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$6,765
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Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Applicants should: For the Rural Animal Technician and Veterinary Nursing Assistant strands: - Students should be able to demonstrate previous experience working with animals, and an aptitude for working with the public. 1. Suitable experience includes: 3 or more days observing in a veterinary clinic for the VNA and technician strands or equivalent. 2. An aptitude for working with the public may include reference from an employer where the prospective student has worked with the public (e.g. retail), reference from a teacher attesting to social skills. For those people entering this qualification the following entry requirements apply: - have completed 60 NCEA credits at level 2 - have a minimum of 12 NCEA credits in English at Level 2 and 12 credits in Maths at level 1; and 12 credits of relevant science at level 1 or - the equivalent tertiary study or - meet the education provider s requirements for the equivalent numeracy and literacy standards.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$6,765 | $6,765 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$5,574 | $5,574 |
| Total | $12,339 | $12,339 |
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Student Success
88%
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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