Self-organised work placements are only required for selected courses and delivery methods. As a general rule, our intensive, on-campus or on-site courses do not require you to organise a work placement. For more information, please refer to the relevant Work Placement information, located in the Course Outline section of the corresponding course page.
Special note for ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing students: Only regional WA (non-funded) and non-WA students are required to organise their own work placement.
If you are required to organise your own placement, you will be required to:
- Submit a signed “Student Workplace Form” (for Animal Care students)
- Request your prospective supervisor to complete a “Workplace Approval Form”, BEFORE your placement starts
- Wait to receive confirmation from us that your work placement has been approved before beginning your placement
If your work placement is not approved by AVT, and it is unsuitable for the purposes of this course, then any hours already completed there will not contribute to the completion of this qualification or any of the units of competency. That’s why, it’s important to receive written confirmation from us before you get started! 👍
Commonly asked questions about Workplace Practical Training
- What is workplace practical training?
- Can I complete my workplace practical training in a private, non-business environment? Or with my pet?
- Can I volunteer in an organisation to meet the required work placement hours?
- Can I do my Veterinary Nursing practical work placement on weekends?
- Can I be exempt from the Workplace Practical Training if I have previous experience in a Veterinary Practice?
- Do I need to do the work placement with the same veterinary clinic or can I work in more than one workplace?
- Can I choose more than one workplace for my Animal Care work placement?
- How am I assessed during my practical placement?
