Information
Course Title:
ANIMAL CARE QQI LEVEL 5
Course Category:
Animal Welfare
Duration:
One Year
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied.
Mature students and applicants with prior learning will also be considered.
Mature students and applicants with prior learning will also be considered.
Course Content
Animal Anatomy and Physiology?
Animal Welfare?
Animal Behaviour?
Communications
Work Experience
Biology?
Maths
Word Processing
Animal Grooming
Animal Welfare?
Animal Behaviour?
Communications
Work Experience
Biology?
Maths
Word Processing
Animal Grooming
Description
A one year course of specific interest to applicants wishing to pursue a career in the Dog Grooming/Animal Care industry. Applicants will study a range of subjects relating to animal care and grooming. Emphasis will be placed on the skills and practices required to pursue a career in animal care and allow for progression to both Veterinary Nursing and Science at Third Level.
Learning Outcomes
The full QQI Level 5 certification facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third-level institutions nationwide and progression to QQI Level 6 Advanced Animal Science (6M5153) in the WCFE.
Work experience placement is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain one day per week work experience for the academic year. The day will be specified by the College.
Work experience placement is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain one day per week work experience for the academic year. The day will be specified by the College.
Awarding Body
Awarding Body:
QQI Level 5 – Animal Care (5M2768)
Course provider information
Contact person:
Waterford College of Further Education
Course Email:
wcfeinfo@wwetb.ie
Contact:
(051) 874053
Institute:
Waterford College of Further Education
Location:
