Course Overview
If you’re currently working in a veterinary clinic or welfare shelter where dogs and cats are routinely microchipped and want to up your skills in this area, this is the course for you.
Tailored to those who are seeking registration as an approved microchip implanter for dogs and cats, this comprehensive online course is designed to prepare you with the skills and knowledge to understand, interpret and apply microchip implantation procedures on cats and dogs whilst exhibiting appropriate care for animals so that stress and discomfort is minimised.
In addition to learning how to microchip cats and dogs safely and humanely, you will also learn about animal wellbeing and behaviour, safety and legislative considerations, as well as maintaining records and client communications.
You’ll need to be supported by a qualified veterinarian (or have a written agreement for supervision with) an authorised veterinary implanter to undertake this course, in which you’ll be required to microchip a minimum of 10 cats and/or dogs in order to successfully complete.
This workplace-based short course is a requirement for registration as an authorised microchip implanter in Victoria.
Course Dates
Qualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Microchip Implantation for Dogs and Cats Skill Set.Career Opportunities
This skill set is for individuals who are seeking registration or authorisation as a state or territory approved microchip implanter for cats and dogs.
Opportunities for Further Study
- ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services
- ACM30321 Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care (Not on offer at TAFE Gippsland)
- ACM40221 Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management (Not on offer at TAFE Gippsland)
- ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Mandatory entry requirements:
Students must meet the requirements for implanting a microchip in Victoria. They therefore need to hold one of the following qualifications:
- Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Nursing
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation
- Certificate III in Local Government (Animal Management)
- Certificate IV in Animal Welfare (Regulation)
- Certificate III in Animal Technology
- National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing (Level 5) — New Zealand
- Veterinary Nurse (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) United Kingdom.
- Level 3: Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons — National Vocational Qualification in Veterinary Nursing
- Diploma in Animal Technology
- Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
- Associate Degree in Veterinary Nursing
Students are currently working in a Veterinary Clinic or Welfare Shelter supported by a qualified veterinarian (or have a written agreement for supervision with ) an authorised veterinary implanter. where dogs and cats are routinely microchipped. Students need to have access to live animals in an animal care facility to support their assessment completion. There must be evidence that the individual has:
- implanted a microchip in a minimum of 2 animal replicas
- implanted a microchip, under supervision of a veterinarian, in 10 live animals
- of varying ages, breeds and temperaments, including:
- 3 cats – one must be conscious
- 3 dogs – one must be conscious
- remaining 4 can be cats and/or dogs, either conscious or unconscious.
Limitations to entry:
Students must have access to a reliable internet connection that will support video conferencing.
Students must have access to a computer or tablet that will support course work to be completed in our learning Management System Moodle. This also needs to include a headset (integrated microphone and earphones).
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Not Applicable
Fees
Course Cost
$300Materials Fees
Not Applicable
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Course Modules
- ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes
- ACMMIC401 Implement microchip in cats and dogs
- ACMGEN311 Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
Assessment
Not Applicable