Rotokauri Information Session
Thinking about study options? Join us for a whānau-friendly information session at our Rotokauri Campus to find out what Wintec has to offer in Semester 1, 2025.
Students in this programme will develop skills in the care, management, handling, and nursing of a range of companion animals in a clinical environment. Students will learn to manage patients and clients, and follow protocols in all aspects of clinical veterinary practice.
Students will get daily opportunities to care for and handle companion animals in a purpose-built Wintec facility that houses commonly kept companion animals. They will also gain exposure to the on-site vet clinic while studying.
The programme includes 240 hours of work experience (in addition to the hours on the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5)) and will prepare graduates for employment.
Please note: It is a requirement of this programme that you have a form of transport and/or someone that can transport you around the Waikato/Waipa areas to complete your work placement hours each week. We cannot guarantee you will be able to complete hours within your area of residence.
Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
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ANML5001 | Veterinary Nursing Practice | 5 | 15 | ||
ANML5002 | Anatomy and Physiology | 5 | 15 | ||
ANML5103 | Animal Husbandry and Behaviour | 5 | 15 | ||
ANML5104 | Companion Animal Practicum I | 5 | 15 | ||
ANML5105 | Introduction to Anaesthesia and Analgesia | 5 | 15 | ANML5002 | |
ANML5106 | Introduction to Medical Nursing | 5 | 15 | ANML5002 | |
ANML5107 | Introduction to Surgery and Diagnostics | 5 | 15 | ANML5002 | |
ANML5108 | Companion Animal Practicum II | 5 | 15 | ANML5001 ANML5002 ANML5103 ANML5104 | |
ANML6101 | Anaesthesia Management and Emergencies | 6 | 15 | ANML5105 ANML5107 | |
ANML6102 | Medical Nursing and Diagnostics | 6 | 15 | ANML5106 ANML5107 | |
ANML6103 | Companion Animal Practicum III | 6 | 30 | ANML5108 | |
ANML6104 | Surgical Nursing and Dentistry | 6 | 15 | ANML5107 | |
ANML6105 | Imaging and Veterinary Nursing Services | 6 | 15 | ||
ANML6106 | Companion Animal Practicum IV | 6 | 30 | ANML6103 |
Graduates may be employed in a veterinary clinic as a veterinary nurse.
Academic admission
NCEA Level 2 or higher including a minimum of:
Or,
Or,
Special admission
Any ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements is eligible for special admission. Kaimahi work with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme.
Discretionary admission
Any ākonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements may be eligible for discretionary admission. In assessing whether to grant discretionary admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.
Additional requirements
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an academic International English Language Test System (IELTS) Academic score of 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent.
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.
Semester 1 2025
Whānau sessions
Date: Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time: 12pm-1pm
Venue: N Block Reception, Rotokauri Campus
Date: Wednesday 5 February 2025
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Venue: N Block Reception, Rotokauri Campus
Date: Wednesday 5 February 2025
Time: From 6.30pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Induction
Date: Monday 10 February 2025
Time: 10.30am-3pm
Venue: N Block Reception, Rotokauri Campus
Induction (your first day) is for all students, new and returning. We will cover the basics of this programme with you, introduce Semester 1 modules and assessments, and get to know each other.
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