Veterinary Nursing Nvq Level 3

NVQ

In Caithness

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    NVQ

  • Location

    Caithness (Scotland)

Available for those holding the Level 2 qualification; online with blocks of attendance at The NHC-Thurso.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Caithness (Highland)
Main Centre, Ormlie Road, Thurso, KW14 7EE

Start date

On request

About this course

To gain entry, you should have passed the RCVS Part I veterinary nurse examination, NVQ Level 2 and have completed your level 2 work-based assessment

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Subjects

  • Veterinary

Course programme

VETERINARY NURSING NVQ Level 3
Qualification National Vocational Qualification Level 3

SCQF level : n/a

Availability
  • Thurso
  • Online
  • Work based
Start As required

Duration As required

Career Other relevant courses

Curriculum areas
Landbased

veterinary

Course summary Available for those holding the Level 2 qualification; online with blocks of attendance at The NHC-Thurso.

Course description
Who can join?
To gain entry, you should have passed the RCVS Part I veterinary nurse examination, NVQ Level 2 and have completed your level 2 work-based assessment

As with the level 2 qualification, you require to be employed at an approved training practice (35 hrs per week or 20 hrs per week over 2 years).

How do I attend?
There are short blocks of study throughout the academic year at The NHC-Thurso:

Block 1 - 2 weeks in September

Block 2 - 2 weeks in November

Block 3 - 2 weeks in February/March

Block 4 - 2 weeks in May.

The RCVS Veterinary Nursing Exam NVQ Level 3 (Part II) is held in July. This includes both written and practical examinations. Success in this and completion of the level 3 portfolio of work-based assessment leads to qualification as a Veterinary Nurse and allows entry onto the Register of Veterinary Nurses.

What will I study?
The theoretical & practical sessions at The NHC-Thurso utilise the on-site facilities including reception, consulting, kennel, preparatory area, operating theatre, laboratory and radiographic facilities, mock written and practical examinations and portfolio support.

You will concentrate on the different types of medical and surgical nursing, diagnostic aids and imaging, exotic nursing, anaesthesia and pharmacology.

What could I do next?
You could use your qualifications to gain employment in veterinary practice, in industry or abroad.

How do I join

The first step for this type of course is to contact the course tutor, Philippa Peacock

Veterinary Nursing Nvq Level 3

Price on request