Animal Care - Veterinary Assistant
This course may be of interest to students who are considering pursuing a degree in Veterinary Nursing and animal care. It is also of particular relevance to those who have an interest in setting up their own Animal Grooming business or for those who wish to progress to further study.
| 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. September to May
This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
• Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
• The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.
The following are the most relevant courses;
TUS - Athlone
AL731 BSc in Veterinary Nursing Level 7
ATU - Sligo
SG442 BSc (Hons) in Occupational Safety & Health Level 8
Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any IT Sligo programme through the CAO system.
ATU - Letterkenny
LY847 BSc in Veterinary Nursing Level 7
ATU - Galway
GA770 BSc in Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology Level 7
Further information
Fees
Student Services Fee: €250
Exam Fees: €50
Some courses require extra material, buses for travel, specialist equipment €150
Total €450
Exemptions:
QQI Exam Fees for Medical Card Holders & VTOS students
Exemptions are applied to a students account following payment of Student Services / Registration Fee of €250
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of www.susi.ie
This course is designed to
• Prepare participants for entry to Higher Education Colleges eg IT Sligo / Athlone IT.
• Gain practical competence in good work practices including an adherence to health and safety procedures in the workplace and animal welfare.
• Allow the learner to develop the ability to exercise initiative in animal welfare.
Course Content
• Animal Welfare 5N0753
• Animal Anatomy & Physiology 5N0750
• Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
• Customer Service 5N0972
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Animal Grooming 5N0752
• Biology 5N2746
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
5M2768 - Animal Care
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Animal Care (5M2768)
How The Course Is Taught
SCFE has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
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 meet the needs of individual learners.
Please Note
A new National Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe 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.
Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie
For more information
Phone 071-9145480 or email sligocfe@msletb.ie