Expand+This course provides students with fascinating insights into the health, care and welfare of a wide variety of animals from horses and dogs to birds and fish. Students receive a sound theoretical grounding in Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Biology. E...

Hide-This course provides students with fascinating insights into the health, care and welfare of a wide variety of animals from horses and dogs to birds and fish. Students receive a sound theoretical grounding in Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Biology. Emphasis is placed on "hands-on" practical experience with animals during the work experience placement, and during field trips to veterinary clinics, dog grooming parlours and equine centres. The "Start Your Own Business" module provides information about establishing your own business in the rapidly growing Animal Care Sector.

Expand+There are no tuition fees payable to the college by EU nationals; however a registration charge applies to all students. Please contact the College for relevant
course details.
An additional €200 government levy applies to all students. You are exe...

Hide-There are no tuition fees payable to the college by EU nationals; however a registration charge applies to all students. Please contact the College for relevant
course details.
An additional €200 government levy applies to all students. You are exempt from this fee if you hold
1. A medical card in your own right or dependant on a medical card holder
2. Receiving a Back to Education Allowance
3. Receive VTOS
4. Receive a Student maintenance grant

QQI examination fees €50 (Level 5)
QQI examination fees €80 (Level 6)

Additional course fees may apply.
Administration fee for this course €300
Exam fees subject to exemption.

Expand+MAINTENANCE GRANT SCHEME
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full time further education. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.studentfinanc...

Hide-MAINTENANCE GRANT SCHEME
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full time further education. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.studentfinance.ie

BACK TO EDUCATION ALLOWANCE
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) is a scheme for unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities who are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection.
The allowance can be paid to people who wish to do or take approved second or third level courses of education. BTEA is not an unemployment payment.
Participants get a standard rate of payment which is not means tested. If you are signing for unemployment credits or submitting medical certificates for illness credits, you may apply to take part in the scheme through your Social Welfare Office.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES SCHEME
The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) is an educational opportunities scheme for unemployed persons which are funded by the Department of Education and Skills with assistance from the European Social Fund. This scheme gives you a second chance to go back to full time education and training. It allows you to keep your social welfare allowances while attending your full time course in the college. All applicants must be 21 years or over to qualify

Who Qualifies for VTOS?
Adults over 21 years of age and have been receiving social welfare benefits for at least 6 months (156 days).

What allowances are payable?
If eligible and accepted on the scheme, students continue to get full Social Welfare Entitlements plus course fees, some lunch and travel expenses may also be paid for.

Expand+Applicants should have Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied. These entry requirements may be waived in some instances, particularly to those with relevant experience.

Applicants will be interviewed.

GARDA VETTING
Croom College of...

Hide-Applicants should have Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied. These entry requirements may be waived in some instances, particularly to those with relevant experience.

Applicants will be interviewed.

GARDA VETTING
Croom College of Further Education is committed to practices which safeguard the welfare of students, young people and vulnerable adults. Garda Vetting is conducted on students attending courses where interaction with children or vulnerable adults is a feature of the course.