Animal Care
This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and the skills to work in a variety of areas within the Animal Health Care sector, or to progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year. September - May. The course runs three days per week (Monday to Wednesday).
This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
• Level 5 QQI Award in Animal Care (Veterinary Assistant)
• Mature applicants with relevant experience welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy.
• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher.
• If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Level
• 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.
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 ATU 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
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year.
There are no fees to study this course
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of http://www.susi.ie/.
You will be called for interview in March, April, May or August, depending on which course you have applied for. Following your interview, you will be offered a place, placed on a waiting list or advised of other course options.
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year. Just click on the "Application Weblink" "Register & Apply" above.
Advanced Certificate in Animal Care - 6M5153
This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and the skills to work in a variety of areas within the Animal Health Care sector, or to progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Learners will study core areas of Animal Health Care and are enabled to put theory into practice through experiential learning. Regular field trips and the handling of a wide variety of animals are key features of this course.
Certification: QQI Level 6 in Animal Science (6M5153)
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.
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.
Tel: 07192 02200
E-mail: sligocfe@msletb.ie