Animal Care Certificate at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute Of Technology
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009Duration: 1 year full time.
Commences: February
Applications: Due 30 October. Late applications may be considered.
Enrolment Fees: $4,997 (indicative 2009)
International Enrolment Fees: NZ$15,910 (indicative 2009)
Additional Costs: $50 CPIT Polo shirt, outdoor clothing; travel to workplace and field trips; stationery; $15 NZQA qualification application fee
Location: City Campus
Programme Code: NC5418
Content:
This popular qualification, developed in consultation with the New Zealand Veterinary Association, will provide you with the skills essential to start a career in an animal related profession or work as an informed and skilled assistant to a veterinary surgeon. Topics include the care of animals and first aid, animal behaviour, breeding animals, routine animal nursing care, administering drugs, assisting with anaesthesia and surgical procedures and radiography procedures. Ethics and legislation, business administration, computing and communication skills are covered so the graduate has the skills and knowledge to get involved in all areas of the workplace. You will develop practical skills with work placements and visits to veterinary clinics and other animal rel