This post refers to the following qualifications:
RCVS Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing 500/9872/X
RCVS Level 3 Certificate in Animal Nursing Studies 501/0487/1
As you will be aware the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is relinquishing its Awarding Organisation functions and have now confirmed that they are proposing to close on 1 December 2015.
The intended timeline for both theory and practical examination sessions and certification is as follows:
- Week commencing 15 June 2015 – last opportunity to sit the theory multiple choice papers
- Weekend of 26 June 2015 – last opportunity to sit the objective structures clinical examination (OSCE)
- 30 November 2015 – last day the RCVS will be able to issue the RCVS Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Certificate and transcript
RCVS Awards will continue to provide support and guidance to students and colleges in order that students may achieve their qualification prior to the proposed end certification date (30/11/2015). Should the RCVS be unable to issue a qualification certificate by this date, students will be required to transfer to another awarding organisation.
RCVS Awards, through continued quality monitoring, will work with colleges to identify students who may benefit from unit certification which can then be considered as evidence of prior learning when transferring to another awarding organisation.
If you have any concerns regarding this, please speak to your course tutor.