Animal Science & Management (Animal Science)
Level 6
Certification
QQI Animal Science Level 6, Code 6M5153
Overview
This course encourages you to progress from being animal carers to being supervisors, managers and proprietors or having other roles of responsibility within the varied animal care and science sectors. Our new approach to course delivery means that you can tailor the course specifically to your area of interest by choosing the subjects most suitable to the industry you wish to work in. At level 6 you participate in more self-directed learning with the support of knowledgeable, experienced staff and you combine opportunities for gaining advanced knowledge and progressive personalised skills thorough a mixture of college based learning and practical work placements.
COURSE CONTENT |
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CORE (mandatory) component awards |
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| Code | Title |
| 6N5565 | Animal Science & Health |
| 6N1950 | Communications |
| 6N1946 | Work Experience |
Elective (choice) component awards (learners select 6) |
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| Code | Title |
| 6N6226 | Animal Grooming |
| 6N5566 | Animal Trading |
| 6N4310 | Business Management |
| 6N6228 | Canine Obedience |
| 6N5569 | Humans, Animals and society |
| 6N6229 | Investigative Studies |
| 6N5585 | Kennel and Cattery Management |
| 6N5567 | Large Animal Husbandry |
| 6N5570 | Wild Animal Management |
STUDENT CHARGES |
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| Registration | €50 |
| TOTAL | €50 |
Contact Details
Tel: 021 4255500
email: Alison.Bush@Corketb.ie
Entry Requirements
For entry to Level 6 a full QQI Level 5 Award in Animal Care, is required.
Duration
One-year full time
Work Placement/Experience
Learners on the Animal Science and Management course are encouraged to continue participating in work experience as such opportunities and experiences are invaluable and can on occasions lead to employment.
Education Progression Opportunities
MTU Cork: Some Science Courses*
MTU Kerry: MT881 Veterinary Bioscience, MT781 Animal Bioscience
TUS Limerick: LC26 Applied Biology
TUS Athlone: AL842 Bio-Veterinary 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.
QQI Level 6 awards may have advanced entry options into some Higher Education Institutions.
Career Opportunities
- Animal Scientist / Laboratory/Research work
- Animal Pharmaceuticals and Product Sale/Promotion
- Grooming Parlour Assistant/Owner
- Pet Shop Manager
- Zoos/Wildlife Parks
- Customs and Animal Control
- Animal Welfare Officer and Law Enforcement
- Animal Sanctuaries
- Dog Training Facilities
- Animal Boarding and Daycare
- Equine Establishments
- Pet Farms
- Commercial Farms