Animal Care – Canine Husbandry (Animal Care)
Level 5
Certification
QQI Animal Care Level 5, Code 5M2768
Overview
This course is designed to give learners the knowledge and skills relevant to working in an establishment where care of animals is required. The course covers all aspects of animal husbandry and welfare as well as developing core skills of employment such as public relations and use of information technology. Although learners study a range of animals there is a emphasis on dogs within this programme.
CORE COMPONENTS |
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|---|---|
| Code | Title |
| 5N0750 | Animal Anatomy & Physiology |
| 5N0751 | Animal Behaviour |
| 5N0752 | Animal Grooming |
| 5N0753 | Animal Welfare |
| 5N1898 | Small Animal Husbandry |
INTEGRATED COMPONENTS |
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| Code | Title |
| 5N0972 | Customer Service |
| 5N1611 | The Internet |
| 5N1794 | Safety and Health |
| 5N0690 | Communications |
| 5N1356 | Work Experience |
STUDENT CHARGES |
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|---|---|
| Registration | €50 |
| TOTAL | €50 |
Entry Requirements
• In general, applicants should hold a Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4 qualification, a science based subject is preferable but not essential. For mature applicants, appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• All applicants will be required to attend an interview.
• An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out and attended for interview.
Duration
One-year full time
Work Placement/Experience
Learners on the Animal Care courses are encouraged to participate in work experience as an integral part of the programme. Relevant work experience should be gained by the learner independently, with support given during the placement as required.
Education Progression Opportunities
SJC: Animal Science 6M5153
MTU Cork: Some Science Courses*
MTU Kerry: MT881 Veterinary Bioscience, MT781 Animal Bioscience
TUS Limerick: LC26 Applied Biology
TUS Athlone: AL842 Bioveterinary Science*
SETU Waterford: WD177 Science
(*maths requirement or QQI)
Tralee IT: TL748; TL758; TL858
We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie and https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=fetac to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions
Career Opportunities
- Grooming Parlours
- Doggie Day Care Facilities
- Boarding Kennels & Catteries
- Pet Shops and other animal retail
- Animal Welfare Organisations
Contact Details
Tel: 021 4255540
email: Alison.Bush@Corketb.ie