New Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants in a Veterinary Setting

8/2/2011 8:28 AM EST

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New Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants in a Veterinary Setting

Veterinary practices across the UK are urged to participate in a consultation, organised by Lantra, focusing on the proposed development of a new Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for support and auxiliary staff in veterinary practice.

While the proposed Level 2 Apprenticeship would be primarily available for use in England and Wales, Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting the UK’s veterinary activities, is asking for feedback and participation from practices UK-wide. The consultation will begin as an online survey and will be followed with a working group on Tuesday 18th October.

RVN Lisa Jarvis leads Lantra’s work with the animal health and welfare industries. She will be working with Jo-Anne Bryan, Lantra’s Apprenticeship Manager to support this consultation and liaise with industry to make sure the framework is designed to best support the needs of veterinary practices.

Lisa said: “In order to promote the health and welfare of animals, all staff working in a practice should have the opportunity to undergo appropriate training. In order to guarantee the training includes the fundamental skills needed by a practice, we need as many practices to get involved and provide guidance and feedback. We need your support and expertise to shape the Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants in a Veterinary Setting.”

Helen Farrant Cert Ed RVN, Training Manager from Goddard Veterinary Group, said: “This is an ambitious yet crucial step for the profession to take to ensure a practice’s auxiliary employees have the right skills to do their job. Lantra is asking for our help to make sure it is a framework that is meaningful, so I urge everyone to get involved at this early stage so that our voices are heard and fed into this future Apprenticeship framework.”

To find out more about the Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants in a Veterinary Setting or to take part in the consultation, visit http://www.lantra.co.uk/nursing-assistants, email   or call 02476 696996 ext 225.



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ISSUED BY
Lantra Press Office
Samuel Zelmer-Jackson, PR Co-ordinator
Tel: 02476 858 418 or email  

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NOTES TO EDITOR

About Lantra

• Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for land-based and environmental industries, working to ensure these businesses access the training, qualifications, skills and knowledge they need.
• As of April 2011 Lantra became the first Sector Skills Council approved to accredit Investors is People to veterinary practices in England. IiP can help practices look for new ways to support businesses, offering solutions to increase their success and to build the skills of the entire workforce. To find out more about IiP please contact Lisa  
• Lantra represents 17 industries: agricultural livestock and crops; animal care; animal technology; aquaculture; environmental conservation; equine; farriery; fencing; fisheries management; floristry; game and wildlife management; land-based engineering; horticulture, landscaping and sports turf; production horticulture; trees and timber and veterinary activities.
• By working together with the sector, Lantra leads research on skills issues and business needs, sets national standards and develops qualifications to meet modern business needs and help businesses grow through skills.
• For more information see www.lantra.co.uk.