National Certificate in Animal Care 2016

National Certificate in Animal Care
2016
For New Zealand Citizens & Permanent Residents
Graduates of the National Certificate in Animal
Care are able to:
■■ Demonstrate knowledge of animal anatomy
and physiology.
■■ Be able to recognise the signs of health, illhealth and problem behaviour in animals.
■■ Apply emergency first aid to small animals.
■■ Provide appropriate handling, husbandry
and restraint techniques to small animals.
■■ Apply knowledge of safe working practices
and hygiene.
■■ Demonstrate knowledge and skills related
specifically to the care of animals.
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.
and catteries, animal welfare agencies such as
the SPCA, zoological and wildlife parks, and
research and rescue services. Students may
also apply to enrol in the National Certificate in
Veterinary Nursing.
Possible jobs and career opportunities can
include:
■■ Animal Care Assistant in a veterinary
practice, animal laboratory, pet shop,
kennels or cattery
■■ Employment with an animal welfare agency
such as the SPCA, zoological or wildlife
parks
■■ Further study, e.g. National Certificate in
Veterinary Nursing. (Please refer to the EIT
National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing
application pack for full selection criteria)
■■ Employment with an animal science research
group
■■ Breeding establishments
Your Career Opportunities
■■ Grooming
On successful completion of the National
Certificate in Animal Care Level 2, students may
choose to seek employment in the animal care
and handling industry. This includes veterinary
clinics, animal laboratories, pet shops, kennels
■■ Pet sitting.
EIT Hawke’s Bay
Level 2 | February, July | 66 credits | 18 weeks | Full-time, part-time
$2,953 (includes NZQA credits @ $1.58 per credit)
This is a guide only. All costs quoted include GST. Fees apply to NZ Citizens and New Zealand Permanent Residents only.
Programme Contact:
Hawke’s Bay. Marion Earwicker Phone: 06 974 8000 ext 6942. Email: marion@eit.ac.nz
EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
0800 22 55 348 | eit.ac.nz
Te Aho a Māui
Intake One
Programme Starts
Monday, 15 February 2016
Easter Holidays
25 March - 29 March
ANZAC Day
Monday, 25 April
Mid Semester Break
18 April - 29 April
Queen’s Birthday
Monday, 6 June
Programme Ends
Friday, 1 July 2016
Intake Two
Semester Two Starts
Monday, 18 July
Mid Semester Break
26 September - 7 October
Term Four Starts
Monday, 10 October
HB Anniversary Day
Friday, 21 October
Labour Day
Monday, 24 October
Programme Ends
Friday, 2 December 2016
Additional costs:
■■ $25 approximately simple scientific calculator
■■ $130 approximately for Required Text
■■ $30 approximately for Required Standard Procedures Book
■■ $35 approximately for Required EIT shirt for work experience
■■ $100 - $150 Workboots
■■ Transport to work experience where required
■■ Clothing as required for work experience and large animal work
ENTRY CRITERIA
■■ An NCEA Level 1 qualification including 12 credits
in Science or
■■ An equivalent qualification or
■■ For applicants over 20 years old: evidence of an
ability to successfully undertake tertiary study at
this level.
■■ A personal interview may be part of the
application process.
English language entry requirement
If english is not your first language you are required to
have attained an acceptable level of English language
fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of
ways, including successful study in English, approved
scores on IELTS (5.5 Academic) tests, completion of
accepted international equivalents or completion of
an EIT Hawke’s Bay assessment.
Students must also demonstrate a willingness to work
with animals of all species and to take part in learning
which may involve handling of animal body parts and
fluids, and a rat dissection.
Students will be required to declare any previous
criminal convictions and EIT may require a police
clearance check. The form at the back of this
application pack must be filled in and returned to EIT
with the red enrolment form.
Entry with credit
You may already have some knowledge or skills that
can be recognised as part of your intended study.
This may take a number of different forms including
study at a private training establishment, workplace
training, other tertiary study, life experiences or
voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may
want to apply for Cross Credit or Recognition of Prior
Learning.
■■ Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of
courses or qualifications. You would apply for
Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar
course at the same level.
■■ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is based on
the assessment of your current knowledge and
skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained
the relevant knowledge and skills through life
experiences and informal learning situations.
You will be asked to provide details of anything
that you would like considered as credit toward
your intended programme of study, as part of your
application.
businesses and organisations at regional, national and
international levels. They pass on their knowledge to
you via their teaching. When you study at EIT, you
will be at an institute that is highly rated for quality
academic research.
Applications for RPL and Cross Credit for a course
should be made prior to enrolment in that course and
no later than two weeks after the start of the course.
For further information and enquiries about RPL and
Cross Credit please contact the Programme Secretary,
phone (06) 974 8000, ext 6942.
Transfers and Cross Credits
Students are able to transfer unit standards achieved
at other institutions.
Class times
8.00am – 4.00 pm Monday – Friday, however these
times can vary
Individual Study Hours
16 hours per week.
Facilities
■■ Animal House – with a surgical and medical
teaching room.
■■ Laboratory facilities.
■■ On campus farm for large animal practical
requirements and experience.
■■ Library and computer facilities.
Assessments
Consists of practical workbook completion for oncampus practicals, completion of work experience log
book, assignments, tests and observations, depending
on the nature of the course.
WORLD CLASS ‘A’ RATED LECTURERS
EIT lecturers have the latest knowledge and research
in their field of expertise, and are able to attract
all-important research grants. For you, it means highly
qualified academics who have the most up-to-date
learning available.
EIT is rated one of the top two institutes of
technology and polytechnics in New Zealand for
research excellence by the Tertiary Education
Commission. This helps EIT secure funding through
the Government’s performance-based research fund.
Government funding helps EIT continue to play a
leading role in research in New Zealand.
Our lecturers are in demand to work closely on
research projects with universities, polytechnics,
Academic Staff
Our lecturers are highly trained professionals with
particular areas of expertise.
We value our partnership with students, and aim
to provide quality education in a supportive
environment, encouraging personal growth and
professional development.
Name
Qualification
Emma Steiner
Programme Co-ordinator
Office: R204
(06) 974-8000, ext 5844
Email: esteiner@eit.ac.nz
Nat Cert in Vet Nursing,
Reg Gen-Nurse
Stephanie Thomas
Lecturer
Office: R202
(06) 974-8000, ext 5483
Email: sthomas@eit.ac.nz
BV Tech, Dip Sc. Tech
Sarah Subritzky
Office: R202
(06) 974-8000, ext 5483
Email: ssubritzky@eit.ac.nz
Nat Cert in Vet Nursing
Warren Hales
Office: R211
(06) 974-8000, ext 6089
Email: whales@eit.ac.nz
Student Finance - STUDYLINK
StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social
Development. It administers Student Allowances
and Student Loans as well as other forms of financial
assistance for students.
The StudyLink website provides tools, calculators and
information to help students who are thinking about
study to plan their finances and only borrow what
they need.
Use StudyLink’s ‘What You Can Get’ eligibility test to
find out what you may be eligible for.
STUDYLINK on 0800 88 99 00 or online at
www.studylink.govt.nz
HOW TO ENROL
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Request an Application Pack.
This includes detailed programme
information, entry requirements,
and an enrolment form.
0800 22 55 348
eit.ac.nz
info@eit.ac.nz
Complete and return the enrolment
form and all supporting documents
outlined in your Application Pack.
You may be contacted and invited
to an interview.
You will receive an acceptance
letter with programme information
including your programme start date.
Your acceptance letter may also
include course selection forms, you
need to complete and return them.
You or your employer will receive
an invoice.
Organise payment of your fees.
DISCLAIMER: There is a nationwide transition to new New Zealand qualifications at Levels 1-6. Information contained in this publication is correct
at the time of printing, but may be subject to change. Whilst all reasonable efforts will be made to ensure listed programmes are offered and
regulations are current, EIT reserves the right to change content, method of delivery, to withdraw any programme or course of study, or impose
limitations on enrolment. Some programmes mentioned in this publication are subject to final approval and accreditation or sufficient enrolments
being received. Fees for 2016 will be set by EIT Council by November 2015 and are subject to change.
Check eit.ac.nz for the latest information or phone 0800 22 55 348.
Literacy and Numeracy Skills
A literacy and numeracy assessment is part of the
preparation for all levels one to three programmes.
This is a national requirement from the Tertiary
Education Commission (TEC). This information gives
your tutors information on what you already know
to help them provide the help that you may need in
your studies.
There are two assessments. The first assessment
will take place within the first three weeks of the
programme. The second will be a week or two before
you finish the programme. This final assessment will
show how you have improved with your Literacy and
Numeracy skills.
There will always be a tutor to help you when doing
the assessment. The most important thing to know
about this assessment is that you CANNOT fail. You
will merely get information on your literacy and
numeracy skills. The result will NOT have an impact on
any of your assessment marks in your course work.
Programme Information
The National Certificate in Animal Care is a 65
credit, 18 week, full-time, or equivalent part-time,
programme at Level 2 which prepare students for
supervised positions in a wide range of animal care
and handling industry sectors.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Students must enrol in all compulsory courses, and elective courses as indicated below.
National Certificate in Animal Care
No. of
Credits
NZQA
Level
Monitor health and provide husbandry for cats
5
2
5149
Monitor health and provide husbandry for rodents and rabbits
4
2
5180
Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of animals
10
2
5181
Provide emergency first aid care to companion animals Prerequisite:
US5183
8
5
5183
Handle and transport injured companion animals
2
3
5189
Follow safe working practices and standards in the animal facility
4
3
5222
Recognise and interpret problems of behaviour in companion animals
5
5
7337
Monitor health and husbandry for dogs
5
2
12349
Demonstrate time management
3
2
12355
Demonstrate knowledge of stress and ways of dealing with it
2
2
19894
Demonstrate knowledge of zoonoses and their control
3
3
2
2
5
3
3
2
Course No
Brief Description
5148
21379
21380
21381
Demonstrate knowledge of requirements relating to transport of cats and
dogs
Demonstrate and apply knowledge related to animal facility environmental
hygiene
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical behaviour in relation to animals
Elective Course No. - One of the following electives must be selected
5152
Monitor health and provide husbandry for horses
5
2
5153
Monitor health and provide husbandry for ruminants
5
2
Practicum, Work Experience
Students in the National Certificate in Animal Care must complete work experience requirements as set by the
Programme Co-ordinator. This will be scheduled in the timetable as one day per week, for 10 weeks. In order to
provide students with a broad experience they will complete their work experience in at least two different facilities.
Students meet with their EIT mentor/workplace assessor on a regular basis, to discuss progress on the workplace
requirements. These meetings will take place either at EIT or in the workplace, in which case the EIT staff member will
also discuss the students’progress with the workplace supervisor.
Centre for Veterinary Nursing
Te Whare Tiaki Kararehe
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL CARE 2016
CRIMINAL DECLARATION FORM
GIVEN NAMES:
Please print name clearly
Do you have any criminal convictions or pending criminal charges?
Yes
No
If you answered yes to the above question, please give details below:
Please read the following statement carefully before signing.
I declare that I have no undisclosed criminal convictions or pending criminal charges and am aware that failure to disclose such
information could mean expulsion from the programme.
I give the Eastern Institute of Technology my full consent to get a police clearance check from my home country or any country that I
have lived or worked in for more than 12 months.
Signature:
Printed Name:
Witnessed by:
Date:
Centre for Veterinary Nursing
Te Whare Tiaki Kararehe
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL CARE / VETERINARY NURSING 2016
I
understand that there are only a
limited number of places available on the National Certificate of Veterinary Nursing. If the number of EIT students gaining the National
Certificate in Animal Care who wish to proceed into the National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing exceeds the places available, a
selection process will take place, which will also include an interview.
The selection criteria include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Competence in spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively
The ability to describe the attributes required for working with animals
A commitment to complete the programme
Higher academic qualifications than specified in the entry criteria in the application pack
Good references from work placement supervisors gained while completing the National Certificate in Animal Care
Extra relevant work or other experience
Personal qualities including responsibility and teamwork.
Applicants will be required to submit evidence that supports the above criteria.
Signature:
Date:
Centre for Veterinary Nursing
Te Whare Tiaki Kararehe
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL CARE 2016 - COURSE SELECTION
Please detach this page and hand in with your enrolment.
Name:
Please indicate which courses you wish to enrol in:
COMPULSORY COURSES - For full-time study all the compulsory courses must be selected.
12349 Demonstrate time management
12355 Demonstrate knowledge of stress and ways of dealing with it
19894 Demonstrate knowledge of zoonoses and their control
21379 Demonstrate knowledge of requirements relating to transport of cats and dogs
21380 Demonstrate and apply knowledge related to animal facility environmental hygiene
21381 Demonstrate knowledge of ethical behaviour in relation to animals
5148
Monitor health and provide husbandry for cats
5149
Monitor health and provide husbandry for rodents and rabbits
5180
Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of animals
5181
Provide emergency first aid care to companion animals
5183
Handle and transport injured companion animals
5189
Follow safe working practices and standards in the animal facility
5222
Recognise and interpret problems of behaviour in companion animals
7337
Monitor health and provide husbandry for dogs
ELECTIVE COURSES - For full-time study please select one of the following electives.
5152
Monitor health and provide husbandry for horses (5 credits)
5153
Monitor health and provide husbandry for ruminants (5 credits)
Courses are subject to sufficient students enrolling and to timetabling constraints.