Our accredited microchipping course can be completed online or in a blended delivery format, which involves a combination of online learning and a 4-hour face-to-face session. Regardless of whether students opted for online learning or a blended delivery format, they will be required to complete both online modules and practical assessments. Â
Upon successful completion of the coursework and its practical assessments, participants can apply to the Office of Local Government (OLG) to become an Authorised Identifier in NSW. While the Statement of Attainment students may receive is a nationally recognised qualification, OLG Authorised Identifier numbers can only be used in NSW.Â
To enrol in an RSPCA NSW microchipping course, you must either be currently employed or volunteering in the animal industry or be a dog or cat breeder with a valid NSW Breeder Identification Number. Â
During the course, students will also be required to enlist a registered veterinarian to supervise microchipping implantation of ten live cats and dogs. Veterinarians must be adequately registered and be an authorised microchip identifier. Please note that RSPCA NSW cannot accommodate students to microchip animals at our facilities. Â
Students enrolled in our online microchipping course will also require access to the following (or a workplace with the following): Â
This course is available either fully online or in a blended delivery format, which comprises of some online learning with a face-to-face session. It’s important to understand each delivery form prior to enrolling in a course.Â
Please note that enrolment in the course does not guarantee successful completion of the course. Please also note that undertaking training through RSPCA NSW does not guarantee an interview for a paid or volunteer position at RSPCA NSW. You can find a list of any available positions at RSPCA NSW here.
In line with RSPCA NSW policy, students must be at least 18 years old to enrol in any of our courses. If you’re under 18 years of age but are looking to apply for a course that commences after you turn 18, you may be allowed to enrol with a parent or guardian’s approval – this is to ensure that we can liaise with an adult in the lead up to the commencement of the course. 
Upon registration, all students have a maximum of two weeks to pay for their desired course. Payment options include payment via credit card or electronic funds transfer (EFT). If you are an employer registering staff for an RSPCA NSW course, you can opt to receive an invoice when registering.Â
Please note that while RSPCA NSW training courses are not eligible for VET FEE-HELP, individual courses like Certificate II in Animal Care may be eligible for government funding via the Smart and Skilled program. For more information on Smart and Skilled funding or paying for your course, please contact us via phone at (02) 9782 4478 or via email at training@rspcansw.org.au.Â
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Your ability to study with RSPCA NSW may be impacted by any restrictions (in relation to study) associated with your visa. If you aren’t an Australian Permanent Resident but are seeking to apply for our nationally accredited courses, please contact our training team to confirm your eligibility to study with us.Â
Furthermore, RSPCA NSW is not registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), meaning our accredited training courses cannot take on individuals using a student visa. For any enquiries relating to enrolment and your visa, contact us via phone at (02) 9782 4478 or via email at training@rspcansw.org.au.Â
Many of our courses can be completed either online or in a blended delivery format. Online courses are solely taught and delivered in our online platform. Blended courses involve a mixture of online and face-to-face components.Â
Please refer to our course pages to find out more about our delivery options. You can also contact us via phone at (02) 9782 4478 or via email at training@rspcansw.org.au.  Â
Students are enrolled in their desired short courses as soon as payment has been processed. Please note that enrolments only occur during business hours from Monday to Friday, meaning any payments and registrations made during the weekend will be processed the following week. After being enrolled in a course, students will receive an email correspondence from Learnbook, our learning management system, providing additional instructions for accessing the course.Â
For our online short courses with set commencement dates, students will receive access to their learning materials on the day the course begins.Â
To enrol in an RSPCA NSW microchipping course, you must either be currently employed or volunteering in the animal industry or be a dog or cat breeder with a valid NSW Breeder Identification Number. You will also be required to locate a veterinarian to supervise your microchipping implantation of ten live cats and dogs. Veterinarians must be adequately registered and be an authorised microchip identifier. Â
Please note that RSPCA NSW cannot accommodate students to microchip animals at our facilities. Â
Additionally, students enrolled to study our microchipping course via online delivery will also need access to the following (or be able to access a workplace with the following): Â
For more information on course pre-requisites, please refer to our Student Information Sheet or contact us at training@rspcansw.org.au.
You don’t need to reside or work in NSW to participate in our microchipping course. However, it’s important to note that successful completion of our microchipping course does not guarantee that you will be eligible to become an authorised microchip implanter in your preferred state.  Â
Microchipping legislation and the steps necessary to become an authorised microchip implanter differs from state to state. So, while the unit we deliver is nationally recognised, we do not have the authority to apply for an authorised implanter number for students residing or working outside of NSW. Â
For additional information on applying to our courses from outside NSW, please contact us at training@rspcansw.org.au. Â
Our comprehensive microchipping course can be completed either online or in a blended delivery format (which involves both online learning and a face-to-face session). Please note that face-to-face training days are only a part of the blended course; pre-course and post-course work and assessments are also required to complete the course.Â
Microchipping students have a maximum of 28 weeks to complete the course. Students are permitted to complete the course in less than 28 weeks and may request additional time to complete the coursework when required. With time to complete assessments and access to animals for practical experience, it is possible to complete an RSPCA NSW microchipping course within 3-4 weeks.
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