Animal Care
This Animal Care course has a broad approach to learning about the care and well-being of a range of species through theoretical studies and the development of practical skills. Learners can explore the range of opportunities available in Animal Care industries, in related science sectors and progression routes to further and higher education.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
- In general, applicants should hold a Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4 qualification, a science based subject is preferable but not essential. For mature applicants, appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
- All applicants will be required to attend an interview.
- An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out and attended for interview.
Careers / Further progression
Education Progression Opportunities
DSC: Animal Science 6M5153
MTU Cork: Some Science Courses*
MTU Kerry: MT881 Veterinary Bioscience, MT781 Animal Bioscience
TUS Limerick: LC26 Applied Biology
TUS Athlone: AL842 Bioveterinary Science*
SETU Waterford: WD177 Science
(*maths requirement or QQI)
AIT: AL 842
Tralee IT: TL748; TL758; TL858
WIT: WD177
We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie and https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=fetac to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.
Career and Progression Opportunities:
Animal Carer employment/self employment
Animal Product sales and services
Zoology
Science/Technician positions
Nutritional/Agri Science
Further information
Courses commence week beginning September 2024.
Courses in the college are funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Skills (DFHERIS) and SOLAS (the Further Education and Training Authority, with support from the European Social Fund. There are no tuition fees for PLC courses for EU/UK/EEA students. In previous years, courses attracted additional charges for materials and services. In budget 2024, the Government announced the removal of fees for PLC courses. The details and arrangements for the removal of fees are being finalised by SOLAS and the Department and will be communicated to applicants as soon as they are issued.
Maintenance Grant (SUSI) Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Apply online to Cork College of FET Douglas Street Campus. Please see "Application Weblink" above.
Passionate about animals? Want to study animals? Work with animals or in an animal related job? This course is for you! This Animal Care course has a broad approach to learning about the care and well-being of a range of species through theoretical studies and the development of practical skills. Learners can explore the range of opportunities available in Animal Care industries, in related science sectors and progression routes to further and higher education.
Core components
5N0750 Animal Anatomy & Physiology
5N0753 Animal Welfare
5N0751 Animal Behaviour
5N2746 Biology
5N1390 Personal Effectiveness
5N3113 Research & Study Skills
5N1794 Safety and Health at Work
5N1358 Word Processing
5N1356 Work Experience
Work Placement/Experience
Participants will be required to undertake a minimum of 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
5M2768 - Animal Care
Certification: QQI Animal Care Level 5, Code 5M2768
Contact Details
Tel: 021 4255540
email: Alison.Bush@Corketb.ie