GOTAFE
6 months (part time)
This workplace-based short course equips animal care professionals with the skills to safely perform microchip implantation on cats and dogs. Designed for veterinary practitioners, nurses, shelter managers, and animal control officers, it fulfills Victoria's registration requirements for authorised microchip implanters.
Students must be currently working in a veterinary clinic or welfare shelter where dogs and cats are routinely microchipped and supported by a qualified veterinarian. Prior qualifications required include: Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Nursing, Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation, Certificate III in Local Government (Animal Management), Certificate IV in Animal Welfare (Regulation), Certificate III in Animal Technology, National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing (Level 5), Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) UK, Level 3 RCVS NVQ, Diploma in Animal Technology, Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing, or Associate Degree in Veterinary Nursing. Students need reliable internet, computer with camera, and access to necessary microchipping equipment.
The course covers one core unit: ACMMIC401 Implant microchip in cats and dogs. Students will learn aseptic microchip implantation techniques, animal handling for minimal discomfort, identification and traceability procedures, and regulatory compliance. Practical components include microchipping animal replicas via Zoom with a qualified trainer, performing live implants on cats and dogs in the workplace, maintaining detailed logbooks of all procedures, and completing online written assessments and third-party reports verified by a qualified veterinarian.
GOTAFE is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) in Northern Victoria delivering accredited vocational education and training. This course meets Victoria's regulatory requirements for microchip implanter registration and is delivered by experienced trainers with veterinary expertise. GOTAFE provides comprehensive student support including learning assistance, counselling, disability support, and flexible delivery options to ensure student success.
Upon completion, graduates become authorised microchip implanters registered in Victoria, opening career opportunities in veterinary clinics, animal welfare agencies, local government animal management departments, animal research facilities, and animal control services. This qualification enhances career prospects for veterinary nurses, animal technicians, shelter managers, and animal control officers seeking to expand their professional capabilities and regulatory compliance.
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