Animal Science - Advanced
| 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.
Entry Requirements
Students must have successfully completed a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Animal Care or equivalent.
Careers / Further progression
Progression & Career Options
Students may find employment directly within the Animal Care industry. Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to manage an Animal Care facility or to start their own business in the animal related industry. Graduates are eligible to apply for entry to a range of related degree courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities both nationally and in the UK such as:
UCD
Dundalk IT
Athlone IT
Letterkenny IT
Colegsirgâr, Wales
DIFE has a direct link to Colegsirgâr in Wales for learners to progress their studies in this area.
Further information
Course commences September 2024.
Mature Student entry
Applications from mature students with or without formal qualifications welcomed
2022/23 FEES
Student Registration Fee: €200
QQI Award: €80
Grooming Kit €350
Total €630
Additional course fees apply for uniforms and equipment.
DIFE is committed to keeping the cost of accessing all courses in the college to a minimum for students. Most students can secure funding assistance from various sources including SUSI or the Back to Education Allowance Scheme.
All fees must be paid with a credit/debit card online through the admissions portal. All fees must be paid prior to course commencement in September.
Refunds
All requests for refunds relating to registration fees must be made by emailing dife@lmetb.ie. No refunds will be made by DIFE after the first Friday in October of the relevant academic year.
Exemptions
€200 Registration Fee: No exemption. This fee must be paid by all students to secure a college place.
SUSI
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for all Level 5 and Level 6 courses in DIFE. Support is available to all types of students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education.
For more information see the SUSI Website. https://www.susi.ie/
Back to Education Allowance
If you are unemployed, parenting alone or have a disability and are getting certain payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, you may take part in a course in DIFE and get a Back to Education Allowance.
For more information see the DSP Website.
Further Information
For further information on the range of schemes and financial supports available to support students in Further Education please see the following Student Finance Page.
https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie
Applications are accepted from the 1st of December each year. The first round of interviews are held in March. Students applying after the March interviews will be interviewed in late May and those applying after May will be interviewed in late August/early September. Interviewees will be invited for interview via text and email, so it is important that a working mobile number and email address are carefully recorded on application.
Note: There are no application fees applicable and all applications are made through www.dife.ie. (see "Application Weblink").
Application Procedure for International Students
DIFE welcomes and values students from all over the world. All courses in DIFE are conducted through English. All students must prove that they have the sufficient competency in English prior to commencing a programme of study. The following administrative arrangements also apply:
- All international students must provide appropriate identification documentation and comply fully with the residency requirements of the Irish Government.
- Non-EU citizens will be required to pay an economic fee as determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
- Applications can only be made by Non-EU citizens if they are resident in Ireland at the time of application.
- This fee is presently €3,653 per year (subject to change). Some categories of Non-EU citizens may be exempt from the economic fee.
- The college will not engage in any way in the process of visa application.
Registration
Registration for all students takes place in late August/early September. Students will be notified by post in advance of their registration day. Students will not be officially registered with the college until all fees are paid or proof of exemption status is submitted e.g. copy of SUSI grant approval, medical card or proof of Back to Education allowance.
Aim
This course leads to a QQI Level 6 award in Animal Science. The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills to manage an animal care facility or to set up their own business. Graduates may progress to a degree in Veterinary Nursing, Zoology, Biochemistry, Animal Science and Animal Behaviour.
Animal Science and Health
Animal Behaviour
Kennel and Cattery Management
Animal Grooming
Grooming Science
Canine Obedience and Training
Communications
Work Experience
6M5153 - Applied Science
Award: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Applied Science - 6M5153
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie