RCVS Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

Full Time

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Course Code

QMS3ZS02/BAFAP

Course Level

Level 3

Where will this course lead?

This award is designed to provide you with practical skills and knowledge that is relevant for the role of a veterinary nurse in a modern Veterinary Practice. The diploma qualification leads to professional registration and a licence to practise. It is a requirement of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Regulatory Bye-laws that such qualifications be subject to independent assessment and examination.

What will I study?

There are two pathways for this course either
Small animals or Equine both of which have core and optional units.

Maths, English and IT will be an important part of your course. You will continue to develop these skills and will work towards a qualification at an appropriate level.

How will this course be delivered?

If you are on work experience with a veterinary practice you will attend College three days a week. If you are in placement at a veterinary practice you will be in College two days a week.

What qualifications will I get?

Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (QCF)

How will I be assessed?

The course is assessed using a variety of methods; knowledge and understanding through independently assessed assignments and examinations. RCVS external examinations. Work based progress log (NPL) for clinical skills. RCVS OSCE examination of essential clinical skills.

How do I get a place on the course?

You will need to attend an interview.

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications for this course are

Five GCSE passes at Grade A-C to include Science , English Language and Maths. Plus two further subjects.
To support your application you will need a suitable character or tutor reference and a copy of your latest school report (if applicable)
A successful interview
Mature students are welcomed.

If you have a Learning Difficulty or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.

What else do I need to know?

Costs are available upon application

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

This course can form part of a suite of qualifications to lead into higher education either to advance veterinary nursing (degree) or specialised veterinary nursing.

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

TBC

Contact

Blossomfield Campus

Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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