New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management
Unitec New Zealand Limited
Subject area
Veterinary Assisting
Qualification
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Entry requirements
For those people entering this qualification direct from school the following entry requirements apply:
- have completed 36 NCEA credits at level 2
- have a minimum of 12 NCEA credits in English at Level 2 and 12 credits of a relevant science at level 1
Or
- The New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3) [Ref: 2487]
Entry requirements for adult students:
- evidence of ability to study at a tertiary level and
- evidence of the equivalent NCEA credits as apply to school leavers, listed above.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide individuals with the skills, knowledge and attributes to ensure a positive welfare state for animals and carry out specific duties to manage the day to day operations within the contexts of canine behaviour and training, zoo/wildlife keeping and companion animal facilities.
This qualification is targeted at individuals who are, or are intending to work in role managing the day-to-day care, welfare and/or training of animals in a care or training facility. This qualification is stranded to recognise the specialist skills and knowledge required to manage the day-to-day care, welfare and/or training in different sectors.
Candidates are likely to have some previous experience in an animal care role.
The industry will benefit from being able to identify appropriately skilled graduates in an animal care and training field.
Graduates will be capable of working under broad guidance.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Veterinary Studies at this level can earn:
$31,000
Median earnings one year after study
$34,000
Median earnings two years after study
$37,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
62%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Henry Marfell Scholarships
Provided by:
Henry Marfell Scholarships - Board Secretary
Website:
Value:
See 'Additional Information'
Transpower Rural Communities Trust Tertiary Grant
Provided by:
Rural Communities Trust
Website:
http://www.ruralcommunitiestrust.org.nz
Value:
So far, almost 1,000 grants have been approved, totaling well over $600,000.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 10 95 10
Phone: (09) 815 2945
Fax: (09) 815 2905
Email: study@unitec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.unitec.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.