Large Animal Vaccination Technique


Objectives

This Edu-Badge is designed for technicians who administer vaccines to rural animals, such as cattle, sheep and deer. On completion of this Edu-Badge the candidate will be competent to:

  • Store and transport vaccines correctly.
  • Troubleshoot and problem solve common issues relating to livestock vaccinations.
  • Plan for successful vaccination runs of livestock.


Resources

Once your registration is received, you will get access to the resources in VetScholar (NZVA's online learning platform) which you will need to work through before completing the assessment.


Assessment

The three-part assessment is completed online. Each part of the assessment must be completed and submitted for marking and awarding of the badge. The assessment includes two online tests and a written submission.

  1. Preparation and planning
  2. Problem solving
  3. Standard operating procedures

Full instructions are provided for each task in the separate documents. All aspects of each task must be completed correctly to pass this Edu-Badge.

Trained and experienced assessors will evaluate your evidence and provide feedback on how you did for each task, as well as how you did overall. If your evidence does not yet meet the requirements, we will provide feedback on what is missing and encourage you to practice your skills and attempt the Edu-Badge again at a later date. If there are minor gaps in your submission evidence, you will be given the opportunity to resubmit.

To maintain this Edu-Badge, participants must complete the reaccreditation every 12 months.


Cost

$115 incl. GST.