Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4)
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
Are you seeking a career in a veterinary-related field, with rural animals?
This programme will see you learn the skillset to work with agricultural and farm animals under the guidance of our tutors and through 240 hours of work placement in a rural or mixed veterinary clinic. Students will learn everything from tending to sick and injured animals to docking, foot care, pregnancy testing, disease prevention, and how to assist herd owners in achieving breeding and production goals.
Students will attend lectures two days a week, undertake practicals one day a week, and also have two days a week on work placement. There are blocks of days where there are no lectures so that students can complete work experience in the second semester.
Please note: It is a requirement of this programme that you have a form of transport and/or someone who can transport you around the Waikato/Waipa areas to complete your work placement hours each week. We cannot guarantee you will be able to complete hours within your area of residence.
Entry criteria
- 40 credits at NCEA Level 1; including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits; or a recognised equivalent;
- Or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above, or a recognised equivalent.
Special admission
Any ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements is eligible for special admission. Kaimahi work with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme.
Discretionary admission
Any ākonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements may be eligible for discretionary admission. In assessing whether to grant discretionary admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant's level of preparedness for their intended programme.
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