The ANA course is an online course designed for those students currently working in veterinary practice who wish to expand their knowledge and practical skills; it provides a recognised and valued qualification. It allows students to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. On successful completion of the course, students will have attained 3 x GCSE equivalents including Science. Students who do not already hold GCSEs at Grade C or above – English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent qualifications) will be unable to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
There are no qualification pre-requisites for those 19 and over, qualification requirements only apply to under 19’s.GCSE (Level 2) English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (equivalents will be accepted upon review).If not employed in a veterinary practice, the student must secure a minimum of one day per week (8 hrs) in a small animal/mixed veterinary practice - this can be voluntary (un-paid). This is required in order to develop the practical nursing skills required to successfully complete the practical assessments.The veterinary practice does not need to be an RCVS Training Practice. Assessment methods for the other units involve completing short answer questions and 5 units also include observed practical assessments (taken in the practice).
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