New Zealand Certificate in Animal Welfare Investigation
Unitec
Subject area
Justice and Law Enforcement not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
The graduate profile outcome statements listed in this qualification are underpinned by knowledge of the following statutes involved in the enforcement of New Zealand animal welfare law, and their subsequent amendments:
- The Animal Welfare Act 1999
- The Search and Surveillance Act 2012
- The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990
- The Criminal Procedure Act 2011
- The Evidence Act 2006
- The Privacy Act 1993
- The Sentencing Act 2002.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the animal welfare compliance sector with a multicultural workforce for the specialised role of Animal Welfare Inspector.
The qualification is targeted at those intending to enter the field of animal welfare investigation. Graduates of this qualification will be able to operate independently in the area of animal welfare investigation, within the context of the Ministry of Primary Industries or an approved organisation in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 1999.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Justice and Law Enforcement at this level can earn:
$51,000
Median earnings one year after study
$53,000
Median earnings two years after study
($1)
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
88%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
AUT International Excellence Scholarship - South Asia
Value:
NZD$5,000Contribution to fees
Unitec Study Grants
Provided by:
Unitec Institute of Technology
Website:
http://www.unitec.ac.nz/application-and-funding/scholarships-and-awards
Value:
Up to $500
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
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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