| Course Name |
Veterinary Assistant |
| Course Provider |
Sligo College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2768 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballinode |
| Course Content |
Expand+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...
Hide-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.
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.
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| FET Code |
5M2768 - Animal Care |
| Duration |
1 year. September to May |
| Comment |
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.
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| Course Fee |
Fees
Student Services Fee: 250
PLC Government Levy: 200
QQI Examination Fees: 50
Additional Fees: 150
The following Exemptions Apply:
PLC Government Levy - Medical Card - Grant- BTEA - VTOS
QQI Examination Fees - Medical Card (QQI Only) - VTOS |
| Financial Support |
PLC Maintenance Grant
All applications for grants must be made online to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Applications for the 2017/18 academic year will open when the 2017 Grants Scheme is announced by the Department of Education and Skills.
Applicants who wish to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant should first check their eligibility at www.susi.ie |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Animal Welfare 5N0753
Animal Anatomy & Physiology 5N0750
Health & Safety 5N1974
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. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Interview
Mature applicants welcome |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+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.
Click here for details of QQI Higher Education Links https://qh...
Hide-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.
Click here for details of QQI Higher Education Links https://qhelp.qqi.ie/learners/higher-education-links-scheme/
Click here for details of CAO QQI Requirements Lookup http://www2.cao.ie/fetac/fetac_search.php?page=FETAClookup
The following are the most relevant courses;
SG Institute of Technology Sligo
SG442 BSc (Hons) in Occupational Safety & Health Level 8
Athlone Institute of Technology
AL731 BSc in Veterinary Nursing Level 7
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
GA770 BSc in Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology Level 7
LY Letterkenny Institute of Technology
l LY847 BSc in Veterinary Nursing Level 7
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie
For More Information
Phone 071-9145480 or Email sligocfe@msletb.ie |
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