| Course Name |
Animal Care |
| Course Provider |
Ardscoil Phadraig |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Longford & Westmeath ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2768 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Granard |
| FET Code |
5M2768 - Animal Care |
| Duration |
1 Year - September to May
4 Day Tuition Monday – Thursday
1 Day Work Experience Friday |
| Comment |
All courses are subject to minimum numbers so early booking is advisable. |
| Course Fee |
Registration fee of €50 (non-refundable) required to book a place on course & an Admin fee of €50 when the course commences, FETAC / QQI Exam Fees are extra at end of year or free to medical card holders. Separate subsided fee payable for AC Grooming module.
Department of Education PLC student fee of €200 payable in September or free to medical card holders or students in receipt of BTEI Allowance, SUSI Grant or VTOS. |
| Financial Support |
Maintenance Grants available subject to usual conditions
Retention of Social Welfare Benefits subject to usual conditions. |
| Interview |
Interviews may take place for courses |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content (Modules may be adapted to suit changing needs)
Animal Anatomy & Physiology
Animal Welfare
Word Processing
Animal Grooming
Biology
Small Animal Husbandry & Housing
Mathematics – (optional)
Safety & Health at Work
Communications
Work Experience |
| Entry Requirements |
School Leavers (Minimum age 16)
Mature Students (Leaving Certificate not required)
Unemployed People
Students on deferred entry to Third Level
Graduates who wish to enhance their employment prospects |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Graduates have numerous employment opportunities in animal care related careers. |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 043 6686209
Fax: 043 6687076
Email: admin.apg@lwetb.ie |
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