As part of your studies you

will get hands-on experience

at the Wellington SPCA. This
is a great learning opportunity
for you and helps the SPCA
with its day to day needs.
Some of the duties you
will experience include dog
walking, enclosure cleaning
and helping with feeding.
www.wellingtonspca.org.nz
Animal Health
& Husbandry
WELTEC DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this programme guide describes the courses we intend to offer. The information
is correct at the time of printing (August 2013). However, you should note that programmes and courses
are subject to change as they are refined and developed, and are dependent on the availability of resources.
In some cases the commencement and subsequent continuation of programmes and courses will be subject
to final approval and the number of enrolment applications. WelTec reserves the right to change the content,
location or method of presentation of any course or programme or to withdraw any qualification or part
thereof, or impose limitations on enrolments where circumstances dictate.
0800 935 832
www.weltec.ac.nz
11 Kensington Ave, Petone
Private Bag 39814, Wellington
Contact Us
Get the right combination of
academic learning and practical
tuition at WelTec. Youll get
hands-on experience working
with animals at our on-site
animal house, at the Wellington
SPCA, and in other animal
facilities within industry.
Qualified to help
Experience can make all the difference. Our Animal Health and
Husbandry tutors are highly qualified, with a wealth of experience in
their chosen fields. They ensure your learning is current and relevant to
todays animal industries.
Accredited for the animal industry
WelTecs Animal Health and Husbandry programmes are accredited to
deliver NZQA competency-assessed unit standards. On achievement
of the unit standards for your programme youll come out with a
qualification thats registered and recognised nationwide.
Taking care of animals is a challenging and rewarding career option.
You will have the opportunity to put theory into practice with shared
responsibility for the care of on-site animals and work experience within
industry.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
> Learn the correct care for cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, reptiles,
amphibians and fish
> Learn the techniques of animal handling
> Gain skills in up-to-date safe working practices
> Increase your knowledge of the latest ethics in animal care
> Learn about anatomy and physiology
> Study animal behaviour
> Learn skills in First Aid for companion animals
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nine NCEA Level 2 credits in a science subject (preferably biology) plus
12 NCEA Level 1 credits in both literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
All students will be required to complete a Criminal Declaration form.
NB if you do have a criminal conviction(s), you may be asked to present
a copy of your criminal record
If English is your second language, a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of
5 with no band score lower than 5, is required.
If you are 20 years of age or older at the time you start your studies you
may apply to WelTec under special admission criteria.
WORK PLACEMENT HOURS
As part of this programme you will need to complete compulsory work
placement hours. The primarily placement for these will be at the SPCA
facilities in Wellington, therefore some travel will be required.
National Certificate
in Animal Care
Start Date: March and July
Duration: 17 Weeks (Full-time)
Location: Petone
Programme Code: NC0241 Level 2
National Certificate in
Animal Care (Level 2)
National Certificate in Veterinary
Nursing (Level 5)
START HERE
The National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing will provide you with a range of
clinical, surgical and diagnostic skills that will prove invaluable to a career in
veterinary nursing. Learn industry-relevant skills with veterinary clinic work
placements, in addition to one class each week taught in a surgical setting.
Your learning will take place in an environment with the latest facilities and
equipment, taught by tutors who are highly qualified and experienced in
their fields.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
> Get real-world work experience and allocated surgery days
> Learn surgical skills, including preparing patients for surgery, assisting
in surgical procedures and anaesthesia
> Gain knowledge of clinical skills, including nursing hospitalised patients,
admitting and discharging animals, dispensing drugs and fluid therapy
> Develop diagnostic skills, including radiography of animals and
collecting and testing diagnostic samples
> Learn the expected standards of professional behaviour
> Gain knowledge in the area of parturition
> Recognise normal and abnormal conditions and behaviour of animals
> Learn methods of transporting cats and dogs
> Gain skills in industry reception services and sales skills
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
50 credits at NCEA Level 2 with at least 12 credits in each of three subjects,
which must include English, Maths and either Biology, Chemistry or
Physics, and successful completion of the National Certificate in Animal
Care (Level 2). Evidence of involvement with animal care, welfare and
handling, and experience in dealing with the public is required. All students
will be required to complete a Criminal Declaration form. NB if you do
have a criminal conviction(s), you may be asked to present a copy of your
criminal record.
If English is your second language, a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of
5.5 with no band score lower than 5, is required.
If you are 20 years of age or older at the time you start your studies you may
apply to WelTec under special admission criteria, however you need to have
successfully completed the National Certificate in Animal Care (Level 2).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
You will be equipped to gain employment in veterinary nursing, animal
handling, working with the SPCA or other animal welfare agencies.
National Certificate
in Veterinary Nursing
Start Date: April
Duration: 23 Weeks (Full-time)
Location: Petone
Programme Code: NC0221 Level 5
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our programme of study will prepare you to progress on to further
animal-related study, or to a career within the field of animal care,
including catteries, kennels, the SPCA and pet shops.
Get the right combination of
academic learning and practical
tuition at WelTec. Youll get
hands-on experience working
with animals at our on-site
animal house, at the Wellington
SPCA, and in other animal
facilities within industry.
Qualified to help
Experience can make all the difference. Our Animal Health and
Husbandry tutors are highly qualified, with a wealth of experience in
their chosen fields. They ensure your learning is current and relevant to
todays animal industries.
Accredited for the animal industry
WelTecs Animal Health and Husbandry programmes are accredited to
deliver NZQA competency-assessed unit standards. On achievement
of the unit standards for your programme youll come out with a
qualification thats registered and recognised nationwide.
Taking care of animals is a challenging and rewarding career option.
You will have the opportunity to put theory into practice with shared
responsibility for the care of on-site animals and work experience within
industry.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
> Learn the correct care for cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, reptiles,
amphibians and fish
> Learn the techniques of animal handling
> Gain skills in up-to-date safe working practices
> Increase your knowledge of the latest ethics in animal care
> Learn about anatomy and physiology
> Study animal behaviour
> Learn skills in First Aid for companion animals
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nine NCEA Level 2 credits in a science subject (preferably biology) plus
12 NCEA Level 1 credits in both literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
All students will be required to complete a Criminal Declaration form.
NB if you do have a criminal conviction(s), you may be asked to present
a copy of your criminal record
If English is your second language, a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of
5 with no band score lower than 5, is required.
If you are 20 years of age or older at the time you start your studies you
may apply to WelTec under special admission criteria.
WORK PLACEMENT HOURS
As part of this programme you will need to complete compulsory work
placement hours. The primarily placement for these will be at the SPCA
facilities in Wellington, therefore some travel will be required.
National Certificate
in Animal Care
Start Date: March and July
Duration: 17 Weeks (Full-time)
Location: Petone
Programme Code: NC0241 Level 2
National Certificate in
Animal Care (Level 2)
National Certificate in Veterinary
Nursing (Level 5)
START HERE
The National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing will provide you with a range of
clinical, surgical and diagnostic skills that will prove invaluable to a career in
veterinary nursing. Learn industry-relevant skills with veterinary clinic work
placements, in addition to one class each week taught in a surgical setting.
Your learning will take place in an environment with the latest facilities and
equipment, taught by tutors who are highly qualified and experienced in
their fields.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
> Get real-world work experience and allocated surgery days
> Learn surgical skills, including preparing patients for surgery, assisting
in surgical procedures and anaesthesia
> Gain knowledge of clinical skills, including nursing hospitalised patients,
admitting and discharging animals, dispensing drugs and fluid therapy
> Develop diagnostic skills, including radiography of animals and
collecting and testing diagnostic samples
> Learn the expected standards of professional behaviour
> Gain knowledge in the area of parturition
> Recognise normal and abnormal conditions and behaviour of animals
> Learn methods of transporting cats and dogs
> Gain skills in industry reception services and sales skills
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
50 credits at NCEA Level 2 with at least 12 credits in each of three subjects,
which must include English, Maths and either Biology, Chemistry or
Physics, and successful completion of the National Certificate in Animal
Care (Level 2). Evidence of involvement with animal care, welfare and
handling, and experience in dealing with the public is required. All students
will be required to complete a Criminal Declaration form. NB if you do
have a criminal conviction(s), you may be asked to present a copy of your
criminal record.
If English is your second language, a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of
5.5 with no band score lower than 5, is required.
If you are 20 years of age or older at the time you start your studies you may
apply to WelTec under special admission criteria, however you need to have
successfully completed the National Certificate in Animal Care (Level 2).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
You will be equipped to gain employment in veterinary nursing, animal
handling, working with the SPCA or other animal welfare agencies.
National Certificate
in Veterinary Nursing
Start Date: April
Duration: 23 Weeks (Full-time)
Location: Petone
Programme Code: NC0221 Level 5
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our programme of study will prepare you to progress on to further
animal-related study, or to a career within the field of animal care,
including catteries, kennels, the SPCA and pet shops.
Get the right combination of
academic learning and practical
tuition at WelTec. Youll get
hands-on experience working
with animals at our on-site
animal house, at the Wellington
SPCA, and in other animal
facilities within industry.
Qualified to help
Experience can make all the difference. Our Animal Health and
Husbandry tutors are highly qualified, with a wealth of experience in
their chosen fields. They ensure your learning is current and relevant to
todays animal industries.
Accredited for the animal industry
WelTecs Animal Health and Husbandry programmes are accredited to
deliver NZQA competency-assessed unit standards. On achievement
of the unit standards for your programme youll come out with a
qualification thats registered and recognised nationwide.
Taking care of animals is a challenging and rewarding career option.
You will have the opportunity to put theory into practice with shared
responsibility for the care of on-site animals and work experience within
industry.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
> Learn the correct care for cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, reptiles,
amphibians and fish
> Learn the techniques of animal handling
> Gain skills in up-to-date safe working practices
> Increase your knowledge of the latest ethics in animal care
> Learn about anatomy and physiology
> Study animal behaviour
> Learn skills in First Aid for companion animals
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nine NCEA Level 2 credits in a science subject (preferably biology) plus
12 NCEA Level 1 credits in both literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
All students will be required to complete a Criminal Declaration form.
NB if you do have a criminal conviction(s), you may be asked to present
a copy of your criminal record
If English is your second language, a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of
5 with no band score lower than 5, is required.
If you are 20 years of age or older at the time you start your studies you
may apply to WelTec under special admission criteria.
WORK PLACEMENT HOURS
As part of this programme you will need to complete compulsory work
placement hours. The primarily placement for these will be at the SPCA
facilities in Wellington, therefore some travel will be required.
National Certificate
in Animal Care
Start Date: March and July
Duration: 17 Weeks (Full-time)
Location: Petone
Programme Code: NC0241 Level 2
National Certificate in
Animal Care (Level 2)
National Certificate in Veterinary
Nursing (Level 5)
START HERE
The National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing will provide you with a range of
clinical, surgical and diagnostic skills that will prove invaluable to a career in
veterinary nursing. Learn industry-relevant skills with veterinary clinic work
placements, in addition to one class each week taught in a surgical setting.
Your learning will take place in an environment with the latest facilities and
equipment, taught by tutors who are highly qualified and experienced in
their fields.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
> Get real-world work experience and allocated surgery days
> Learn surgical skills, including preparing patients for surgery, assisting
in surgical procedures and anaesthesia
> Gain knowledge of clinical skills, including nursing hospitalised patients,
admitting and discharging animals, dispensing drugs and fluid therapy
> Develop diagnostic skills, including radiography of animals and
collecting and testing diagnostic samples
> Learn the expected standards of professional behaviour
> Gain knowledge in the area of parturition
> Recognise normal and abnormal conditions and behaviour of animals
> Learn methods of transporting cats and dogs
> Gain skills in industry reception services and sales skills
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
50 credits at NCEA Level 2 with at least 12 credits in each of three subjects,
which must include English, Maths and either Biology, Chemistry or
Physics, and successful completion of the National Certificate in Animal
Care (Level 2). Evidence of involvement with animal care, welfare and
handling, and experience in dealing with the public is required. All students
will be required to complete a Criminal Declaration form. NB if you do
have a criminal conviction(s), you may be asked to present a copy of your
criminal record.
If English is your second language, a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of
5.5 with no band score lower than 5, is required.
If you are 20 years of age or older at the time you start your studies you may
apply to WelTec under special admission criteria, however you need to have
successfully completed the National Certificate in Animal Care (Level 2).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
You will be equipped to gain employment in veterinary nursing, animal
handling, working with the SPCA or other animal welfare agencies.
National Certificate
in Veterinary Nursing
Start Date: April
Duration: 23 Weeks (Full-time)
Location: Petone
Programme Code: NC0221 Level 5
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our programme of study will prepare you to progress on to further
animal-related study, or to a career within the field of animal care,
including catteries, kennels, the SPCA and pet shops.
As part of your studies you
will get hands-on experience
at the Wellington SPCA. This
is a great learning opportunity
for you and helps the SPCA
with its day to day needs.
Some of the duties you
will experience include dog
walking, enclosure cleaning
and helping with feeding.
www.wellingtonspca.org.nz
Animal Health
& Husbandry
WELTEC DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this programme guide describes the courses we intend to offer. The information
is correct at the time of printing (August 2013). However, you should note that programmes and courses
are subject to change as they are refined and developed, and are dependent on the availability of resources.
In some cases the commencement and subsequent continuation of programmes and courses will be subject
to final approval and the number of enrolment applications. WelTec reserves the right to change the content,
location or method of presentation of any course or programme or to withdraw any qualification or part
thereof, or impose limitations on enrolments where circumstances dictate.
0800 935 832
www.weltec.ac.nz
11 Kensington Ave, Petone
Private Bag 39814, Wellington
Contact Us
As part of your studies you
will get hands-on experience
at the Wellington SPCA. This
is a great learning opportunity
for you and helps the SPCA
with its day to day needs.
Some of the duties you
will experience include dog
walking, enclosure cleaning
and helping with feeding.
www.wellingtonspca.org.nz
Animal Health
& Husbandry
WELTEC DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this programme guide describes the courses we intend to offer. The information
is correct at the time of printing (August 2013). However, you should note that programmes and courses
are subject to change as they are refined and developed, and are dependent on the availability of resources.
In some cases the commencement and subsequent continuation of programmes and courses will be subject
to final approval and the number of enrolment applications. WelTec reserves the right to change the content,
location or method of presentation of any course or programme or to withdraw any qualification or part
thereof, or impose limitations on enrolments where circumstances dictate.
0800 935 832
www.weltec.ac.nz
11 Kensington Ave, Petone
Private Bag 39814, Wellington
Contact Us