ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

About Course Fees and Funding

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About the Veterinary Nursing course

Our Veterinary Nursing qualification is aimed at those who want a career as a veterinary nurse or those already working in veterinary care positions. We offer a variety of study modes including Online and On-campus options, studying across 1-2 years. The role of a veterinary nurse is diverse, exciting, rewarding and one in which you will never stop learning. This certificate will introduce you to a range of skills and knowledge across several species of animals. Read the course page here

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What are the course fees and what do they include?

Our fees reflect the quality of the continuous tuition and personalised support you receive throughout the program. Here’s a few extra pointers about our fees:-

  • Our fees include all study materials and consumables. If you are Perth based, we will also organise your work placement for no extra charge.
  • Pricing and payment plan options depend on the course delivery option. See below.
  • For detailed information on fees visit our Policies Page
  • Learn more about the Jobs & Skills WA subsidy (funded) program

Your fees include all study materials and consumables. If you are Perth based, we will also organise your work placement for no additional cost.

Online Delivery

$ 7550 all inclusive
  • Duration up to 2 years
  • On-campus attendance not required. All study conducted online at your own pace.
  • 1 day practical training weekly
  • 12-16 hrs home based study
  • Printed textbook
  • AVT Practical Training Kit, Uniform, Training Tools, Workbook
  • Practical Work Placement - Student organised *
  • Workplace Practical Insurance Cover**
  • Incursions/Excursions
  • Enrolment fees
  • Monthly payment plan^
  • Fees NON-FUNDED student $7,550
  • FUNDED Options not currently available
  • Concession not currently available
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Blended Delivery

$ 400 Starts from
  • Duration up to 2 years
  • 4 Workshops per year, Virtual Classroom (5 hours per week), Virtual Tutorial Session (1 per month)
  • 1 day practical training weekly
  • 4-6 hrs home based study
  • Printed textbook
  • AVT Practical Training Kit, Uniform, Training Tools, Workbook
  • Practical Work Placement - AVT or Student organised *
  • Workplace Practical Insurance Cover**
  • Incursions/Excursions
  • Enrolment fees
  • Monthly payment plan^
  • Fees NON-FUNDED student (not applicable)
  • Fees FUNDED student $1,200^^
  • Fees FUNDED concession student $400^^
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On-campus Full-time

$ 400 Starts from
  • Duration 1 year
  • 2 days on-campus per week includes Classroom Lectures and Practical Training Sessions
  • 2 days practical training weekly
  • 8 hours home based study
  • Printed textbook
  • AVT Practical Training Kit, Uniform, Training Tools, Workbook
  • Practical Work Placement - Pre-organised by AVT*
  • Workplace Practical Insurance Cover**
  • Incursions/Excursions
  • Enrolment fees
  • Monthly payment plan^
  • Fees NON-FUNDED student $15,550
  • Fees FUNDED student $1,200^^
  • Fees FUNDED concession student $400^^
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On-campus Part-time

$ 400 Starts from
  • Duration 18 months
  • 1 day on-campus per week includes Classroom Lectures and Practical Training Sessions
  • 1 day practical training weekly
  • 4 hours home based study
  • Printed textbook
  • AVT Practical Training Kit, Uniform, Training Tools, Workbook
  • Practical Work Placement - Pre-organised by AVT*
  • Workplace Practical Insurance Cover**
  • Incursions/Excursions
  • Enrolment fees
  • Monthly payment plan^
  • Fees NON-FUNDED student $15,550
  • Fees FUNDED student $1,200^^
  • Fees FUNDED concession student $400^^
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* Practical Work Placement will be organised by AVT for Perth based funded students if a student is not already employed in a veterinary practice. Non funded / non-Perth based students will need to organise their own placement. A comprehensive guide on how to find a Work Placement guide will be supplied.

** Workplace Practical Insurance Cover only applies to students undertaking practical training in Australia
^ Payment plans are for 10-20 months depending on your study mode and in some situations, how long you have nominated to complete the course.
^^ The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student service and resource fees.

Credit transfers (CT)

AVT students who have been awarded an AVT Animal Studies or Animal Care qualification will receive Credit Transfers for relevant units successfully completed.  As a result, your overall course fees will be reduced where applicable.

Students who have completed previous relevant studies with an alternative training provider will need to apply for credit transfers. The number of credits will depend on the units of competency successfully completed. Learn more in our FAQ here

Lower Fees, Local Skills Fees ^^

The ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is eligible for government subsidisation under the Jobs & Skills WA program for our on-campus and blended learning study modes. Subsidised places are limited and are subject to availability. The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply, such as student service and resource fees. To be eligible for the subsidised fees students must:

  • Meet one of the following requirements:-
    • Be over the age of 18 years old in the year of enrolment OR
    • Hold a Department of Education (WA) approved Notice of Arrangement (NOA), OR
    • Be a Year 12 school leaver no longer enrolled in compulsory education.
  • Have a primary residence in Western Australia
  • Have a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier)
  • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident; or one of the following:
    • Holder of a sub-class 309, 444, 785, 790, or 820 visa;
    • secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 457or 482 visa;
    • holder of a Bridging Visa E (subclasses 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of subclass 785 or 790;
    • Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449 or 786;
    • Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449;
    • holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work, and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.

Students not eligible for government-subsidised fees will be subject to the full fee tuition cost of $15,550 for 2022 on-campus enrolments. For more information and FAQ’s visit the Jobs & Skills WA website

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Course Dates
 
Online eLearning Non-WA based students
Course runs: All Year
Blended Learning WA based students
Course starts: July 2023
Date subject to change
On-Campus Part-time Starts July
Course runs: Jul 2023 - Dec 2024
Applications Open: Mar 2023
On-Campus Full-time
Course runs: Dec 2023 - Dec 2024
Applications Open: Aug 2023

Our funded courses have limited places with high demand. Where applicable, we reserve the right to close course intakes before the advertised close date. We recommend submitting your application below, as early as possible. 

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