Overview:

The course lasts for two academic years and results in NVQ level 2 & 3 qualifications. Training involves placement within a veterinary practice, where you will produce a portfolio of evidence, demonstrating your practical abilities, as well as attendance at Lite Ltd, on one day per week for theoretical tuition. Both levels are externally examined.

Placement practices must be official training practices (TPs) registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), details of which can be obtained from the RCVS

NVQ Level 2 Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeship

Key Skills Level 1 - Communication
Key Skills Level 1 - Application of Number

NVQ Level 3 Veterinary Nursing Advanced Apprenticeship

Key Skills Level 2 - Communication
Key Skills Level 2 - Application of Number

Veterinary Nursing and Animal Care also complete a Human 1st Aid Course to achieve the framework

Entry Requirements:

• You must be employed or placed in an approved TP (check RCVS website for more details)
• You must be at least 17 years old
• You must have the following qualifications or equivalent:
  • Five GCSEs at grade C or higher
  • Five Scottish standards grades 1 – 3
  • One of these qualifications must be in English language, Maths and a Science.
  • Animal Nursing Assistant Certificate with key skills in communication and application of number at level 2 in place of GCSE’s or SSGs.
• Once you have fulfilled these requirements and applied to Lite Ltd, they will process your enrolment with the RCVS, as a student veterinary nurse. You will then be sent details of your practical and theoretical training..

Further information can be gained for the RCVS www.rcvs.org.uk