Canine Husbandry
(Animal Care)

INTRODUCTION:

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.

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 + €100 for kit.
Total = €150.

Please see fees & payment for more details.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Animal Care – Level 5 (5M2768).

CORE COMPONENTS:

INTEGRATED COMPONENTS:

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.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

• Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• QQI Requirements

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

• SJC: 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).

• Tralee IT: TL748, TL758, TL858.

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie 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