Animal Science
This course is the ideal progression for those who have completed a QQI level 5 in Animal Care or who have had previous experience of working in the Animal Care sector.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year. This course runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent
Pre Admissions Guidance Meeting
Mature applicants welcome
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Career Opportunities
Wildlife Rehabilitation, Pet Boarding and Rescue and Obedience and Training classes, Grooming.
Further information
Student Service Fee: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
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Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
This course is designed to:
This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and the skills to work in a variety of areas within the Animal Health Care sector. Learners will study core areas of Animal Health Care enabling them to work with confidence in a variety of Animal Care settings.
HOW THE COURSE IS TAUGHT
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
6N5565 Animal Science and Health
6N1950 Communications
6N1946 Work Experience
6N6226 Animal Grooming
6N5585 Kennel and Cattery Management
6N6228 Canine Obedience and Training
6N5568 Animal Behaviour
6N5569 Humans, Animals and Society
6M5153 - Animal Science
Certification:
QQI Level 6 in Animal Science 6M5153
PLEASE NOTE
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Erasmus
Advanced Certificate in Animal Care students may have the opportunity to apply for a three week Erasmus+ Placement during the academic year (subject to funding through the Lifelong Learning Programme by Léargas).
email louise.welby@gretb.ie
Galway Technical Institute
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