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.

Fees

Local Fees:

fees and charges


Australian Government subsidised place:

You could be eligible for an Australian Government subsidised place if you meet the specific requirements, for more information about fees click here.


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.


More Information

How to Apply

Local Students

Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply through VTAC
VTAC Code:Fairfield: 68881/68884



  • Nationally Recognised Training
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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 Hours
BSBSBM407A Manage a small team 40
PMLDATA300A Process and record data 70
PMLDATA500B Analyse Data and Report Results 80
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 40
RUV5302A Carry out post mortem examination of a research animal 80
RUV5303A Manage nutrition of research animals 40
RUV5304A Manage compliance in animal technology 20
RUV5305A Monitor and maintain the health of research animals 80
RUV5306A Plan an animal technology facility 60
RUV5307A Manage laboratory procedures 100
RUV5308A Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes 60