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ACM40418 - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of a veterinary nurse who works under the supervision of a registered veterinarian to provide nursing care to animals, to support veterinarians to carry out medical and surgical procedures, and to support clients to maintain health of animals.
The Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing requires access to patients (animals), clients, medical and surgical cases, veterinary staff, and practice policies and procedures.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 240 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the relevant units of competency.
The scope of practice for veterinary nurses is determined by state and territory legislative and regulatory requirements. Users of this qualification must refer to the relevant legislation and regulations in the development of training and assessment strategies.
Entry Requirements
Entry into this qualification is open to individuals who:
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Core Units
ACMGAS307 - Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
ACMGAS308 - Communicate effectively with clients and team members
ACMINF301 - Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
ACMVET202 - Carry out daily practice routines
ACMVET401 - Coordinate veterinary reception duties
ACMVET402 - Apply imaging routines
ACMVET403 - Perform clinical pathology procedures
ACMVET404 - Perform practice office procedures
ACMVET405 - Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routines
ACMVET406 - Nurse animals
ACMVET407 - Carry out medical nursing routines
ACMVET408 - Provide nutritional advice and support for animals
ACMVET409 - Provide specific animal care advice
ACMVET410 - Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures
ACMVET413 - Prepare for anaesthesia and monitor animal anaesthesia and analgesia
ACMVET416 - Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisons
ACMWHS301 - Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Group A – General electives
ACMMIC401 - Implant microchip in cats and dogs
ACMSUS401 - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMVET411 - Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs
ACMVET412 - Coordinate practice promotional activities
ACMVET512 - Develop and implement specific practice policies
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
Group B – Small and large animal
ACMSPE304 - Provide basic care of domestic dogs
ACMSPE305 - Provide basic care of domestic cats
ACMSPE310 - Provide basic care of mammals
ACMSPE312 - Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits
Group C – Exotic and captive animals
ACMSPE301 - Provide basic care of amphibians
ACMSPE302 - Provide basic care of birds
ACMSPE303 - Provide basic care of common native mammals
ACMSPE306 - Provide basic care of marine fish
ACMSPE307 - Provide basic care of freshwater fish
ACMSPE308 - Provide basic care of marine invertebrates
ACMSPE309 - Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
ACMSPE311 - Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles
Group D – Equine
ACMEQU202* - Handle horses safely
ACMEQU205 - Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
ACMEQU401 - Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
ACMEQU402 - Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
ACMEQU405 - Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare
ACMHBR304* - Assist with artificial insemination of mares
ACMHBR312 - Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
ACMVET414* - Nurse foals
ACMVET415* - Provide intensive foal care and nursing
Prerequisite requirements
Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
This qualification reflects the role of a veterinary nurse who works under the supervision of a registered veterinarian to provide nursing care to animals, to support veterinarians to carry out medical and surgical procedures, and to support clients to maintain health of animals.
The Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing requires access to patients (animals), clients, medical and surgical cases, veterinary staff, and practice policies and procedures.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 240 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the relevant units of competency.
The scope of practice for veterinary nurses is determined by state and territory legislative and regulatory requirements. Users of this qualification must refer to the relevant legislation and regulations in the development of training and assessment strategies.
Entry Requirements
Entry into this qualification is open to individuals who:
- hold a Certificate II in Animal Studies
- hold a relevant Certificate III or higher level qualification in an animal science discipline
- can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in a relevant animal science discipline to any of the above qualifications.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 21 units of competency:
- 17 core units plus
- 4 elective units.
- up to 4 units from any of the elective groups listed below
- up to 2 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
ACMGAS307 - Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
ACMGAS308 - Communicate effectively with clients and team members
ACMINF301 - Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
ACMVET202 - Carry out daily practice routines
ACMVET401 - Coordinate veterinary reception duties
ACMVET402 - Apply imaging routines
ACMVET403 - Perform clinical pathology procedures
ACMVET404 - Perform practice office procedures
ACMVET405 - Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routines
ACMVET406 - Nurse animals
ACMVET407 - Carry out medical nursing routines
ACMVET408 - Provide nutritional advice and support for animals
ACMVET409 - Provide specific animal care advice
ACMVET410 - Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures
ACMVET413 - Prepare for anaesthesia and monitor animal anaesthesia and analgesia
ACMVET416 - Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisons
ACMWHS301 - Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Group A – General electives
ACMMIC401 - Implant microchip in cats and dogs
ACMSUS401 - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMVET411 - Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs
ACMVET412 - Coordinate practice promotional activities
ACMVET512 - Develop and implement specific practice policies
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
Group B – Small and large animal
ACMSPE304 - Provide basic care of domestic dogs
ACMSPE305 - Provide basic care of domestic cats
ACMSPE310 - Provide basic care of mammals
ACMSPE312 - Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits
Group C – Exotic and captive animals
ACMSPE301 - Provide basic care of amphibians
ACMSPE302 - Provide basic care of birds
ACMSPE303 - Provide basic care of common native mammals
ACMSPE306 - Provide basic care of marine fish
ACMSPE307 - Provide basic care of freshwater fish
ACMSPE308 - Provide basic care of marine invertebrates
ACMSPE309 - Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
ACMSPE311 - Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles
Group D – Equine
ACMEQU202* - Handle horses safely
ACMEQU205 - Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
ACMEQU401 - Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
ACMEQU402 - Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
ACMEQU405 - Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare
ACMHBR304* - Assist with artificial insemination of mares
ACMHBR312 - Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
ACMVET414* - Nurse foals
ACMVET415* - Provide intensive foal care and nursing
Prerequisite requirements
Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely |
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
ACMHBR304 Assist with artificial insemination of mares |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
ACMVET414 Nurse foals |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
ACMVET415 Provide intensive foal care and nursing |
ACMVET414 Nurse foals* |