Live Online is an increasingly popular delivery model for our Level 3 Diploma / Apprenticeship in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) programme.
It involves a mixture of online lessons held in a virtual classroom, and in-centre practical skills training sessions, supported by additional online learning activities alongside employment or placement in a veterinary practice. Read on the find out more…
How does Live Online work?
Students will attend regular virtual lectures in order to complete the theory element of their programme. Our lectures are delivered via our virtual teaching platform, which allows students to engage with tutors and peers in real-time, either from home or work.
During virtual lectures, students participate in a diverse range of learning and assessment activities including live chat, group chat, breakout room activities, independent activities e.g. research, polls and Q&A sessions. All virtual classroom sessions are recorded and are available to view after the event for consolidation of learning and revision purposes. Online exams are available via a remote invigilation platform as well as by physically attending one of our main centres.
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Additional online learning
In addition to their remote classes, students have some online course materials outside of class time to work through prior to each week’s classes.
Practical training sessions
Alongside their remote classes and online learning, students attend one of our chosen training centres for approximately 10 days across their programme, for practical skills training sessions.
What are the benefits of Live Online?
✓ Promoting sustainability
Students will only need to attend their local training centre for approximately ten days throughout the programme for practical training sessions (and for exams if they choose to take these in-centre), reducing the carbon footprint of our training programmes.
✓ Extensive support, advice and guidance from CAW
Students have regular 1-2-1s with their tutor, and have 24/7 access to digital resources to support their mental and physical wellbeing. Employers will benefit from free clinical coach training and support from a dedicated IQA, as well as help in navigating the TP approval process where applicable.
✓ Innovative learning and development materials
All students will benefit from our innovative teaching methods and access to advanced virtual learning tools including our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and virtual classrooms and virtual reality clinical skills environment.
✓ Start dates throughout the year
Our flexible, hybrid approach means our programme has intakes starting throughout the year. Students who are already employed in a veterinary practice can even start at any time!
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Live Online tools and resources
Virtual Learning Environment
We have recently launched our new advanced Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which students will have access to 24/7. The new, web-based system delivers interactive learning materials to any connected device and allows students to submit assignments, take exams and track their assessments. Our VLE includes lots of exciting features to enhance our students’ learning, including document repository, bespoke interactive learning materials developed in-house, lesson capture, virtual classroom delivery and forums.
Virtual Classrooms
Our online conferencing system allows our tutors to deliver effective teaching sessions and share engaging audio, video, slides, chat, and screens. The software also offers lots of interactive features which means our students can engage with their tutors and peers in real-time, for example through sharing of emoji icons, polling, and breakout rooms.
Virtual Reality
The College of Animal Welfare is the first veterinary nurse college in the UK to incorporate VR into training. All CAW veterinary nursing students will be granted a license to use our anatomy and physiology, and OSCE preparation VR software. As well as exploring the anatomy and physiology of animals, students can practise OSCE-style tasks such as taking x-rays, packaging samples, and identifying parasites – helping build muscle memory and reduce exam anxiety.
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Where is the Live Online learning option available?
As one of the most established veterinary nurse training providers in the UK, we deliver our Level 3 Diploma / Apprenticeship in Veterinary Nursing at centres located all over the country, and we’re still growing! Apprenticeship options are available at all our centres in England, and students are able to start their training throughout the year.
Students are required to attend their chosen training centre for approximately 10 days throughout their programme, for practical skills training days. They will attend one of the following centres:
Satellite training centres
Many of our satellite training centres are located inside modern veterinary environments, with state-of-the-art facilities and specialist staff. Our satellite training centres are located inside:
✔ Blue House Veterinary Centre Stoke-on-Trent (Biddulph)
✔ GSPCA Guernsey
✔ Kernow Farm & Equine Bodmin
✔ Pool House Equine Clinic Lichfield
✔ Pride Veterinary Referrals Derby
✔ Sussex Equine Hospital Horsham
✔ Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre Chorleywood
✔ Willows Veterinary Centre Solihull
CAW Training Centres
In addition to satellite locations, we operate dedicated training centres in Huntingdon, North London, Wigan, Leeds, and Edinburgh. These centres are easily accessible by car and feature practical skills facilities, lecture rooms with video conferencing facilities, and comfortable breakout spaces for students.
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Are you currently training SVNs at your practice, or considering it for the future? Here’s how we support veterinary practices who work with us…
Whether you’re thinking about taking on another student veterinary nurse, looking to switch training providers, or want to to become a Training Practice (TP) for the first time, we make the process simple. We support practices every step of the way with:
- Free clinical supervisor training and standardisation events
- Ongoing support from a dedicated member of our IQA team
- Guidance with the TP approval process where applicable
- A resource-rich Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), eLibrary and clinical supervisor forum
- Discounted CPD such as our Clinical Supervisor Congress
Want a quick chat about how we can support your practice? Request a call back here.