- Code: HT
- Certification:QQI Level 6 Award in Animal Science - Animal Care (6M5153)
- City & Guilds Award in Animal Management, Level 5 equivalence on the NFQ
- Duration: One Year
Description
This one-year course is uniquely designed for those who wish to progress to setting up their own animal care business or working at a supervisory level in a range of animal establishments. It offers a broad range of subjects to encourage learners to explore different aspects of companion animal management. The learner has the opportunity to seek work experience in a variety of settings. The learner will study towards a QQI award in Animal Science at Level 6. They may also achieve a City & Guilds Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma in Animal Management.
- Programme of Study
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QQI
- Canine Obedience and Training
- Kennel and Cattery Management
- Animal Grooming
- Animal Science & Health
- Humans, Animals and Society
- Entrepreneurship
- Work Experience
- Customer Service
CITY & GUILDS
- Understand Animal Welfare and Breed Development
- Undertake Kennel and Cattery Management
- Undertake Pet Store Design and Animal Management
Components subject to change
- Entry Requirements
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- QQI Level 5 Award in Animal Care
- Mature learners – experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
Learners are required to source their own work experience.
- Career Opportunities
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- Self-Employment
- Cattery/Dog Kennels
- Pet Shops
- Animal Sanctuaries
- Dog Grooming
- Education
- Veterinary Clinics
- Higher Education Progression*
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Learners may be eligible to progress to selected higher education courses in Ireland through the Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS) and in Britain.
ATU – Atlantic Technological University (Galway / Mayo Campus):
- Applied Freshwater & Marine Biology (AU655)
MTU - Munster Technological University, (Tralee Campus):
- Animal Bioscience (MT781)
- Wildlife Biology (MT880)
- Veterinary Bioscience (MT881)
- Course Co-Ordinator
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Hilda Harty
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