Animal Care
Objectives: • To enable students find employment in the rapidly expanding Animal care environment.
This course is delivered by specialists who are currently practising within the profession. Regular field trips and the handling of a wide variety of animals are key features of this course. There are a range of career paths possible.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate with passes in at least five subjects
• Leaving Certificate Applied with a minimum of 120 credits
• QQI Certification at Level 4
• Applicants over 21 years who may have not completed the Senior Cycle, but are deemed to have the necessary competence and capacity to undertake the programme may also apply.
Careers / Further progression
Career / Academic Progression
This course is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of areas within the Animal Care Sector or to progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Learners study core areas of Animal Care and are enabled to put theory into practice through the use of a fully equipped animal room and their participation in work experience.
This course is delivered by specialists who are currently practising within the profession. Regular field trips and the handling of a wide variety of animals are key features of this course. There are a range of career paths possible.
Possible Employment Opportunities
Veterinary Clinics
Grooming Parlours
Pet Shops
Kennels
Catteries
Animal Welfare
Organisations
Farms
Agricultural Science
Industries
Petting Farms
Falconry Centres
Zoos
Wildlife Parks
Aquariums
Further information
There are no formal tuition fees for Irish and EU Nationals who are full time students on our courses. Courses are funded by the European Social Fund.
An administration fee is required to cover student services. Students will be required to pay examination fees.
Students attending our full-time PLC courses are eligible to apply for government grants. Grants range depending on individual circumstances.
For further information on grants please contact the college or SUSI www.susi.ie
Application
Application Forms are available to download from www.cmco.ie. Courses are offered subject to
demand. Places on oversubscribed courses may be determined by interview. For students with
additional learning needs, see our website for information regarding extra supports available.
Course Content
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Animal Welfare
Communications
Work Experience
Customer Service
Biology
Safety and Health at Work
Animal Grooming
Veterinary Assisting Skills
Modules may change due to QQI course
requirements. Courses offered subject to demand.
5M2768 - Animal Care
Qualification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Animal Care
Phone: 0504 21734
Email: colaistemhuire@tipperaryetb.ie
Web: www.cmco.ie