| Course Name |
Animal Care |
| Course Provider |
Carlow Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kilkenny & Carlow 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)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Carlow Town |
| Course Content |
This is a one year course which aims to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge required for a career in animal welfare related fields. The course is designed to equip students with the practical skills, knowledge and experience required to work directly with animals and as a foundation for further study in this arena. |
| FET Code |
5M2768 - Animal Care |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
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Further Education and Training Awards Council QQI
Level 5 – Certificate in Animal Care
Due to ongoing developments in QQI, award names and content are subject to change.
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a ...
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Further Education and Training Awards Council QQI
Level 5 – Certificate in Animal Care
Due to ongoing developments in QQI, award names and content are subject to change.
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland / Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
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| Course Fee |
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Approx €350 to cover the costs of textbooks, grooming equipment and tunic.
Your tuition is free, though you pay for registration and examination/ awarding body fees.
In addition, every student is liable for the Government Levy (Fee) on ...
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Approx €350 to cover the costs of textbooks, grooming equipment and tunic.
Your tuition is free, though you pay for registration and examination/ awarding body fees.
In addition, every student is liable for the Government Levy (Fee) on PLC courses* for each year of tuition.
The typical course fee for an Irish Citizen/other EU national is: •
Registration & Examination/Awarding Body Fee €150
• Govern. PLC Levy (fee)* €200*
TOTAL €350*
Depending on your course, you might also have to pay:
Other awarding body examination fee € varies by course
Materials, clothing or equipment fee € varies by course
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| Financial Support |
SUSI PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews for courses are generally held in late August / early September. Interviews for some courses will also take place in May. |
| Application Date |
Closing Date
The closing date for general applications is August 18th 2017.
The closing date for first round applications to courses with early interviews is April 21st 2017. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course/Programme Content
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Communications
Mathematics
Animal Welfare
Work Experience
Animal Grooming
Biology
Small Animal Husbandry & Housing |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Mature students who do not have the above qualification are also eligible to apply. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Prospects:
Students who qualify in this area can pursue further study & a career in:
Pet Shops
Stable Yards
Grooming Parlours
Large & Small Animal Clinics
Boarding Kennels
Catteries
Animal Welfare Organisations
Higher Education
QQI graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of
Technology and Universities for follow-on courses. |
| Further Enquiries |
Carlow Institute of Further Education,
Kilkenny Road, Carlow
Tel: 059 9131187 Fax: 059 9143521
Email: cife.info@kilkennycarlowetb.ie
www.carlowife.ie |
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