Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Veterinary Science School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Delivery mode

Internal

Class hours

6 Contact hours

Assessment methods

INTERNAL STUDENTS - Terminology Workbook, work-based assessment, written assessment, computer-based assessment, tutorial participation and written examination. EXTERNAL STUDENTS - Terminology Workbook, written assessment, computer-based assessment, Residential School (work-based assessment & tutorial participation) and written examination.

Course enquiries

Trish Farry

Work Integrated Learning

Industry Placements

Course description

An introduction to a range of written and oral professional communication skills, including the importance of the human-animal bond, research applications of legislation relevant to the animal industries; examination & evaluation of ethical standards. Evaluation of industry & professional organisations & their roles.Management of the day to day operations of a business focusing on policies and procedures, organizational structure, and recruitment processes. Career preparation and planning will also be included. As well as, introductory clinical content that will assist students in preparing for Extra Mural Studies (EMS) and as a prelude to the clinical courses in Year 2 of the Veterinary Technology program.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) Gatton Internal Course Profile