Animal Science Skills – (Animal Care)

Level 5

Certification

QQI Animal Science Skills Level 5, Code 5M2768

Overview

Passionate about animals? Want to study animals? Work with animals or in an animal related job?

This course is for you!

This Animal Care course has a broad approach to learning about the care and well-being of a range of species through theoretical studies and the development of practical skills. Learners can explore the range of opportunities available in Animal Care industries, in related science sectors and progression routes to further and higher education.

CORE COMPONENTS

Code Title
5N0750 Animal Anatomy & Physiology
5N0753 Animal Welfare
5N0751 Animal Behaviour
5N2746 Biology
5N1390 Personal Effectiveness
5N3113 Research & Study Skills
5N1794 Safety and Health at Work
5N1358 Word Processing
5N1356 Work Experience
Companion Captive Animal Studies Level 5

STUDENT CHARGES

Materials € 200
QQI Fee  €50
Student Services € 250
Other  €100
TOTAL €600

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

Participants will be required to undertake a minimum of 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

Education Progression Opportunities

DSC: 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 and Progression Opportunities

  • Animal Carer employment/self employment
  • Animal Product sales and services
  • Zoology
  • Science/Technician positions
  • Nutritional/Agri Science