Companion & Captive Animal
(Animal Care)

INTRODUCTION:

This course is for the animal enthusiast. Learners will be presented with information on a broad range of species and encouraged to develop their knowledge and skill in husbandry principles and techniques.

The programme helps learners to familiarise themselves with the variety of opportunities available to work with all kinds of animals; domestic and wild as well as promoting the development of core transferable interpersonal and technological skills.

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).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

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).

• 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:

• Pet Shops
• Zoos
• Wildlife Parks
• Pet Farms
• Sanctuaries
• Animal Welfare Organisations