What does this course involve?
This course will give you the essential skills and knowledge to work at a senior level and undertake animal technology functions within a scientific environment.
You will learn how to perform routine animal maintenance for hygiene, health and disease monitoring, breeding and nutritional requirements of animals.
You’ll manage laboratory procedures, oversee compliance in animal technology and develop your communication skills.
You’ll also undertake a four-week work placement at an animal research facility.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with animal technology employment opportunities in:
- research institutions
- animal hospitals
- educational facilities
- animal rescue centres
- animal welfare organisations
- wide cross section of animal facilities
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to progress into related courses at higher education providers.
Can I apply?
You must have a current tetanus vaccinationAdditional consideration is given to passes in mathematics, chemistry or biology
How do I apply?
- To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Individual Interview
- Assessment of Application
- Assessment of Application (VTAC)
- Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:
- Mature age students must contact Box Hill Institute for an application form and will be contacted for an interview in October/November
Length of course
Full time for the first year and subsequent years part time
Where will I study?
Elgar Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Project work
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.