This course is designed to provide appropriate training for the industry qualification for people undertaking animal technology functions within a scientific environment.

Students will need to complete a two-week work placement in an animal technology environment.

About the Course

  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • National Code: RUV50104

Campus: Fairfield

Duration

Full-time: 3 years
1 year full time, 2 years part time

Modes of Delivery

Further Study and Careers

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course may gain employment in science, research and educational facilities. Technicians are employed to perform a variety of roles but especially in care and husbandry at a junior level progressing to management, techniques and research.

Entrance Requirements

Satisfactory completion of VCE. Please refer to VTAC guide. Mature applicants are encouraged to apply. May need to attend an interview.

Materials

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods for these courses include: written activities and assignments, oral activities, group participation, written and oral tests, practical demonstrations or exercises, projects.

Materials

A list of materials will be supplied. Texts and stationary items will be recommended.

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How to Apply

Local Students

Full-time (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.

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Fees

You could be eligible for a government subsidised place if you meet the citizenship/residency requirements* and

  • you are under 20 (on 1 January of the year you will be taking the course); OR
  • you are applying for a qualification higher than the one you already have.

If you do not meet this criteria contact the department to discuss your options.

Students can now apply for VET FEE-HELP assistance to pay tuition fees for this course.

Please note:
*The fees listed below do not apply to students who commenced their studies at NMIT before 1 July 2010.
*The fees listed below do not apply to International Students (see About this course above).
* Students are still required to pay amenities and materials on top of the fees stated below.

Units of Study

The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP**. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.

Code Subject Start Date Finish Date Census Date Hours Fees
BSBSBM407A Manage a small team
40
PMLDATA300A Process and record data
70
PMLDATA500B Analyse Data and Report Results
21 Jul 2010 19 Nov 2010 31 Aug 2010
80 $232.00 $966.00 $5.00 $80.00
PMLTEST305A Perform aseptic techniques
40
PSPPM401A Develop a project
60
RUV2104A Provide food and water for animals
30
RUV2105A Participate in workplace communications
20
RUV3301A Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures
40
RUV3302A Conduct euthanasia of research animals
40
RUV3303A Monitor and maintain animal health and wellbeing
50
RUV3304A Provide behavioural enrichment for research animals
40
RUV3305A Carry out simple breeding procedures
30
RUV3306A Work within an animal technology institution
50
RUV3307A Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals
40
RUV5301A Carry out breeding procedures
18 Feb 2010 3 Jun 2010 31 Mar 2010
40 $116.00 $482.00 $5.00 $40.00
RUV5302A Carry out post mortem examination of a research animal
19 Jul 2010 24 Nov 2010 31 Aug 2010
80 $232.00 $964.00 $5.00 $80.00
RUV5303A Manage nutrition of research animals
40 $116.00 $482.00 $5.00 $40.00
RUV5304A Manage compliance in animal technology
20 $58.00 $241.00 $5.00 $20.00
RUV5305A Monitor and maintain the health of research animals
80 $232.00 $964.00 $5.00 $80.00
RUV5306A Plan an animal technology facility
22 Feb 2010 27 May 2010 31 Mar 2010
60 $174.00 $723.00 $5.00 $60.00
RUV5307A Manage laboratory procedures
16 Feb 2010 23 Jun 2010 31 Mar 2010
100 $290.00 $1,205.00 $5.00 $100.00
RUV5308A Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes
23 Feb 2010 9 Jun 2010 31 Mar 2010
60 $174.00 $723.00 $5.00 $60.00

**Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications, which must be provided as evidence of completion.

VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees

You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.

You can apply for VET FEE-HELP if you’re a student studying in Australia who is:

  • an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder who is resident in Australia for the duration of the unit of study VET FEE-HELP is being applied for;
  • enrolled on or before the census date* of an eligible unit of study through an approved VET provider;
  • meet tax file number requirements;
  • have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit

VET FEE-HELP allows eligible students to have all or part of their VET tuition fees paid by the Australian Government in the form of a loan**, regardless of whether you are eligible or not for a government funded place under Skills Reform.

Over their lifetime, students can access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay their VET tuition fees, articulate into university and then add their university costs until the maximum FEE-HELP maximum is reached. There is no age restriction on VET FEE-HELP.

For further information, contact the department directly or for general information on VET FEE-HELP visit the DEEWR website and download the VET FEE-HELP Information Booklet.

NMIT Statement of VET Tuition Assurance

* If you have requested a VET FEE-HELP loan, but change your mind about studying, you must either cancel your Request for VET FEE-HELP assistance (in writing to NMIT) or withdraw your enrolment in each unit of study on or before its census date or you will incur a debt.

** A loan fee of 20% applies to all VET FEE-HELP loans