Advanced Apprenticeship
The Advanced Apprenticeship in Veterinary Nursing
The course is split into two years: Level 2 (year one) and Level 3 (year two). Both Level 2 and Level 3 consist of two aspects: theory leading to a written examination and practical work entailing the completion of a portfolio. Students cannot commence the second year until they have successfully sat the first year exams and had their portfolio approved.Once the student has completed this qualification they can register themselves with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (R.C.V.S) and call themselves a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
Entry Requirements:
This course is open to students who are 16 years of age or above. Students must have 5 GCSE qualifications at grade C or above, of these, English, Mathematics and a Science are essential. Candidates who have the Animal Nursing Assistant qualification in addition to English and Maths GCSE or keys skills at level 2 are also welcome to apply. Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted at the colleges discretion.The student must be working in an RCVS Approved Training Practice for a minimum of 35 hours per week. In addition they will require the support of a qualified D32/33 or A1 assessor within the practice.
Students that do not hold the required GCSE qualifications in the last five years will also need to undergo Key Skills qualifications in Communication and Application of Number at Level 2
Level 2 Theory
Level 2 Portfolio
Level 3 Theory
Level 3 Portfolio
