Animal Science Skills
(Animal Care)

INTRODUCTION:

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.

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.

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee.
Total = €50.

Please see fees & payment for more details.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Animal Science Skills – Level 5 (5M2768).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

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.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

• Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• QQI Requirements

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

• DSC: Animal Science (6M5153).

• MTU Cork: Some Science Courses*.

• MTU Kerry: Veterinary Bioscience (MT881), Animal Bioscience (MT781).

• TUS Limerick: Applied Biology (LC26).

• TUS Athlone: Bioveterinary Science* (AL842).

• SETU Waterford: Science (WD177) (*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 to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Animal Carer employment/self employment
• Animal Product sales and services
• Zoology
• Science/Technician positions
• Nutritional/Agri Science