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:
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
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 |
