Animal Care - Canine Husbandry
This course is designed to give learners the knowledge and skills relevant to working in an establishment where care of animals is required.
| 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
SJC: 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)
Tralee IT: TL748; TL758; TL858
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 Opportunities
• Grooming Parlours
• Doggie Day Care Facilities
• Boarding Kennels & Catteries
• Pet Shops and other animal retail
• Animal Welfare Organisations
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.
This course is designed to give learners the knowledge and skills relevant to working in an establishment where care of animals is required. The course covers all aspects of animal husbandry and welfare as well as developing core skills of employment such as public relations and use of information technology. Although learners study a range of animals there is a emphasis on dogs within this programme.
Core components
5N0750: Animal Anatomy & Physiology
5N0751: Animal Behaviour
5N0752: Animal Grooming
5N0753: Animal Welfare
5N1898: Small Animal Husbandry
Integrated components
5N0972: Customer Service
5N1611: The Internet
5N1794: Safety and Health
5N0690: Communications
5N1356: Work Experience
Work Placement/Experience
Learners on the Animal Care courses are encouraged to participate in work experience as an integral part of the programme. Relevant work experience should be gained by the learner independently, with support given during the placement as required.
5M2768 - Animal Care
Certification: QQI Animal Care Level 5, Code 5M2768.
Contact Details
Tel: 021 4255540
email: Alison.Bush@Corketb.ie