Course modules
Year 1
Deliver basic treatments to animals
Carry out reception duties
Principles of basic animal nursing assistance
Control and restraint of animals
Entry requirements & additional information
Entry requirements
Students will be working in veterinary practice for a suitable amount of time to gain experience. The qualification is managed by Myerscough College and awarded by the Awarding Body Consortium. (ABC)
Student will automatically register with ABC through their enrolment with Myerscough College.
The package includes:
- Course Provision
- ABC Registration
- Assessment Fees (Internal and External moderation)
- Examination Fees
Mandatory Additional Application Documents:
If you are aged 18 or under at the start of the academic year (31st August):
- 2 GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above to include English and Maths*.
Applicants who are wishing to progress onto the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing are reminded that they will need to have evidence of a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C (4) or higher including English, Maths and Science. Equivalent qualifications will be considered but need to be approved by the Admissions Team first.
If you are aged 19 or over at the start of the academic year (31st August):
No academic entry criteria applies, but you must work at least 6 hours a week in practice. This can be voluntary. Applicants who are wishing to progress onto the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing are reminded that they will need to have evidence of a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C (4) or higher including English, Maths and Science. Equivalent qualifications will be considered but need to be approved by the Admissions Team first.
Learning and assessment
The course will be delivered by workbooks that can be accessed online. There are 4 units in total to pass the qualification and learners are expected to cover all the learning outcomes by completing assessments. The assessments are presented in various methods – assignments, multiple choice questions, short answer questions, case studies, practical tasks and witness statements.
Students will need to structure their own study time and practical assessment within the veterinary practice. A qualified member of the team, either a RVN or MRCVS must also be willing to support the student and sign off practical work.
Progression
Students who successfully complete the course of study may wish to remain in employment at a veterinary practice and progress onto the Animal Nursing Assistant level 2 Certificate.
