VetSkill Certificate in Veterinary Care Support at SCQF Level 5
Qualification Number: R871 04
Qualification Number: R871 04
Qualification Number: R871 04
This qualification is designed for those working in veterinary practice, in a veterinary care supporting role.
It is intended to provide relevant practical skills and underpinning knowledge that will enable learners to provide a good level of support to the Veterinary Nurse and Veterinary Surgeon. Furthermore, it may be used as a stepping stone onto the VetSkill VTEC Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) at SCQF Level 7 qualification, subject to additional entry conditions being met.
On completion of this qualification, the learner will achieve the following units:
Legislation and Safe Working Practices
Animal Health and Welfare
Animal Environment and Accommodation
Introduction to Patient Care
Introduction to Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Veterinary Care Support
This Level 5 Certificate offers 84 credits and takes approximately 12 months to achieve.
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There are no formal or specific academic or learning entry requirements for learners undertaking this programme. This qualification is designed for those working in veterinary practice, in a veterinary care supporting role.
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The learner will gather evidence to create a portfolio to achieve this qualification. The portfolio can be electronic or paper-based - VetSkill has no preference.
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