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Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Animal Welfare Investigation (Level 5)
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 5
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Justice and Law Enforcement » Justice and Law Enforcement not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the animal welfare compliance sector with a multicultural workforce for the specialised role of Animal Welfare Inspector.

The qualification is targeted at those intending to enter the field of animal welfare investigation. Graduates of this qualification will be able to operate independently in the area of animal welfare investigation, within the context of the Ministry of Primary Industries or an approved organisation in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 1999.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Apply operational, technical and theoretical knowledge of relevant New Zealand statutes to assess animal welfare complaints.
- Apply understanding of Tikanga Māori, Te Reo Māori language skills and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the performance of duties related to animal welfare investigation.
- Investigate serious animal welfare complaints using appropriate legislative and forensic procedures.
- Apply knowledge of relevant industry and legal standards to the preparation of prosecution documentation, and the requirements related to participating in court procedures arising from animal welfare investigations.
- Practice and promote the care and treatment of animals according to relevant legislation, regulations and codes of welfare.
- Assess the need for and provide relevant legal and ethical advice relating to animal euthanasia, and perform emergency euthanasia field procedures, with respect for all.
- Communicate effectively across a range of cultural, personal and tactical situations arising from animal welfare investigations.
- Apply knowledge of safe work and self-care practices to the performance of duties related to animal welfare investigation.
Education pathways
Graduates of this qualification may progress to other qualifications in regulatory compliance, such as the New Zealand Diploma in Regulatory Compliance Investigations (Level 6) [Ref: 2778].
Employment pathways
Graduates will be eligible to work as RNZSPCA Animal Welfare Inspectors, or in similar enforcement roles within the Ministry of Primary Industries, or animal management.

Further information regarding appointment as an Animal Welfare Inspector can be found under: Animal Welfare Act 1999 Section 124.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
The graduate profile outcome statements listed in this qualification are underpinned by knowledge of the following statutes involved in the enforcement of New Zealand animal welfare law, and their subsequent amendments:
- The Animal Welfare Act 1999
- The Search and Surveillance Act 2012
- The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990
- The Criminal Procedure Act 2011
- The Evidence Act 2006
- The Privacy Act 1993
- The Sentencing Act 2002.
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3817
Status Current
Created 2018-06-26 14:54:13.673
Next Review 2023-06-30 00:00:00.0
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