New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3)
Strands in Companion Animals, Equine, and Rural Animals
70 Credits – NZQA Ref 2487
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4)
Strands in Companion Animal Healthcare, Equine Healthcare, and Rural Animal Healthcare
120 Credits – NZQA Ref 4388
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4)
Strands in Canine Behaviour and Training, Companion Animals, Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles, Pet Grooming, and Zookeeping
120 Credits – NZQA Ref 2486
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5)
Strands in Rural Animal Technician, and Veterinary Nursing Assistant
120 Credits – NZQA Ref 2490
New Zealand Diploma in Animal Healthcare Technology (Level 6)
Strands in Canine and Equine Rehabilitation Technology, and Equine Dental Technology
240 Credits – NZQA Ref 4390
New Zealand Diploma in Rural Veterinary Technology (Level 6)
240 Credits – NZQA Ref 4391
New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6)
120 Credits – NZQA Ref 2491
Strands in Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing, and Equine Veterinary Nursing
240 Credits – NZQA Ref 4389
To ensure timely processing of pre-moderation, consent to assess, microcredential support and programme endorsement applications before the disestablishment of Muka Tangata, we encourage providers to submit all relevant assessment materials and applications by October 3, 2025.
We will continue to process applications after this date, but we cannot guarantee they will be completed before Muka Tangata finishes operations on 19 December 2025. Any in-flight submissions will be handed over to the newly established Industry Skills Board for completion.
We encourage you to contact us at the earliest opportunity if you have any questions about this, or want to discuss any proposed submissions.
