Animal Care – Companion & Captive Animal (Animal Care)
Level 5
Certification
QQI Animal Care Level 5, Code 5M2768
Overview
This course is for the animal enthusiast. Learners will be presented with information on a broad range of species and encouraged to develop their knowledge and skill in husbandry principles and techniques. The programme helps learners to familiarise themselves with the variety of opportunities available to work with all kinds of animals; domestic and wild as well as promoting the development of core transferable interpersonal and technological skills.
COURSE CONTENT |
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| Code | Title |
| 5N0750 | Animal Anatomy and Physiology |
| 5N0751 | Animal Behaviour |
| 5N0752 | Animal Grooming |
| 5N0753 | Animal Welfare |
| 5N1610 | Business Administration |
| 5N0783 | Database Methods |
| 5N1794 | Safety and Health at Work |
| 5N1898 | Small Animal Husbandry and Housing |
| 5N1367 | Team Working |
| 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)
AIT: AL 842
Tralee IT: TL748; TL758; TL858
WIT: WD177
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
- Pet Shops
- Zoos
- Wildlife Parks
- Pet Farms
- Sanctuaries
- Animal Welfare Organisations
Contact Details
Tel: 021 4255540
email: Alison.Bush@Corketb.ie