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The introduction of the new Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing has seen an increase in numbers of both students and training practices, according to statistics released today by the RCVS.
Since January, the RCVS has approved over 30 more Training and Auxiliary Training Practices, bringing to a total of 1,559 the number of practices approved for veterinary nurse (VN) training. Scope for practices to train student VNs is increased through the emphasis on Auxiliary Training Practices (aTPs), an option for practices without the full facilities or caseload needed for student training. Students at aTPs complete their in-practice training at other aTPs or full Training Practices. Of the 31 new practices approved since January for student training, eight are aTPs.
The number of VN students enrolling with the RCVS has also increased, with almost double the number enrolling in January 2011, compared with January 2010. There were a total of 1,168 student enrolments in the 12 months from 1 February 2010, compared with 1,121 enrolments in the same period from 1 February 2009.
Libby Earle, Head of the RCVS Veterinary Nursing Department said: "The Level 3 Diploma has been in place for little more than six months, yet VN student numbers are already up. This bodes well for the supply of qualified, competent registered veterinary nurses demanded by veterinary practices, and for those keen to enter the veterinary nursing profession."
The qualification was introduced when the government abolished the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) system last summer, forcing a change in the vocational qualifications for VNs. The resulting Level 3 Diploma is designed to better meet the needs of practices, colleges, and students themselves.
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If you put ur postcode in here, they will give u a list of all the training practices in ur area. I hope this helps
well as it is the RCVS registering these practices maybe the RCVS may be a good place to start if you are looking for a list of training practices?
where can we find this list of practices that are newly registered training practices please?
Student numbers may be up be we have been inundated at work with requests for placements for the 2nd year of the qualification as loads of practices have aken these people on for free placement in their 1st year and then wont offer them a placement to complete. I fear many will have to drop out as there are not the placements for them while there are many practices exploiting the first year students getting them to work for nothing.
can I make a correction here. The NVQ was not abolished by the government it is still being taught in other professional subjects. Our qualification as I understand it was up for review and the new qualification was adopted primarily on a funding issue if I understand it correctly, whilst the NVQ for others may also disappear in the future this was not the reason for the new qualification.
WOULD IT ALSO BE POSSIBLE FOR SOMEONE TO FORWARD THE NEW TRAINING PRACTISES TO ME TOO PLEASE? THANKYOU X
Was really pleased to read this yet i am 27 and still looking for a training practice that will take me on please can you forward the new 30 training places cheers Andrea x