Animal & Equine
Animal & Equine
Courses
Equine Studies
Level 5 – Business Studies 5M2102 or
Laboratory Techniques 5M3807 or Horsemanship 5M3371
Advanced Equine Studies
Equine Breeding (6M3507)
Advanced Animal Science
Animal Science 6M5153
Equine Studies
Level 5 – Business Studies 5M2102 or
Laboratory Techniques 5M3807 or Horsemanship 5M3371
Course Content:
The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:
- Stable and Yard Routine
- Business Administration skills
- Marketing practice
- Accounting (Manual and Computerised)
- Laboratory Techniques
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Word Processing Safety and Health at Work
- Sport Horse Riding
- Sport Horse Riding Instruction
- Equine Nutrition Equine Anatomy and Physiology
- Mathematics
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Horse Breeding
- Horse Conformation and Evaluation
- Young Horse Training Techniques
What is Equine Studies?
This one-year course will prepare students for the ever- expanding Irish equine industry and provide students with the knowledge and skills relating to the horse industry.
This course will enable the student who loves horses to pursue a career in the horse industry or continue their studies at third level in the equine area.
By changing their combination of modules, students can avail of the Business award or Laboratory Techniques award to continue to third level to study in this area.
CERTIFICATION
- Level 5 Business Studies 5M2102 or
- Level 5 Laboratory Techniques 5M3807 or
- Level 5 Horsemanship 5M3371
On successful completion of the Level 5 Horsemanship 5M3371 and the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Equine Breeding 6M3507 (see next page) students may meet the requirements for the Green Certificate and Young Trained Farmers status.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Graduates may seek employment in a range of companies and projects that seek graduates with an equine, business or science aptitude.
Alternatively, students may also progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme, Animal Science Equine in UCD and Bio-Veterinary Science in Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone on the science award 5M3807.
There are also a large range of other degree courses available in universities and technological universities throughout the country.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or;
- Mature Students or;
- Other equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly using the button below.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
UCD: DN250 Animal Science-Equine (Level 8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH404 Business and Management (Add on Equine Module) (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
TUS Athlone: US867 Bio-Veterinary Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
CAFRE College: College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise, Equine Management
(3 Years Full-time)
On successful completion of Level 5 Horsemanship 5M3371 and the Advanced Certificate in Equine
Advanced Equine Studies
Equine Breeding (6M3507)
Course Content:
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change:
- Equine Nutrition
- Horse Conformation and Evaluation
- Horse Breeding
- Business Management
- Pasture Management
- Stable and yard Supervision
- Work Experience
- Communications
On successful completion of the Level 5 Horsemanship 5M3371 award (see previous page) and the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Equine Breeding 6M3507 students may meet the requirements for the Green Certificate and Young Trained Farmers status.
WHAT IS EQUINE BREEDING?
If you hold a QQI Level 5 in Equine studies, then why not take the opportunity to undertake further studies in Equine Breeding.
On successful completion of this QQI Level 6 award in Equine Breeding, students will be able to work in a supervisory role in a stud farm.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of equine breeding skills and pasture management together with theoretical and abstract thinking concepts related to breeding horses, horse conformation and pasture management. This award is designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work in a supervisory role in a stud or to progress to further or higher education and training.
The QQI Level 6 award in Equine Breeding is classed as an advanced certificate and meets the requirements for The Green Certificate and Young Trained Farmer status.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES?
Graduates may seek employment in a range of companies and projects that seek graduates with an equine, business or science aptitude.
Alternatively, students may also progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme, Animal Science Equine in UCD, and Bio-Veterinary Science in Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone on the science award 5M3807.
In addition, holders of QQI Level 6 awards may also be able to apply for other degree courses under Higher Education Link Scheme.
CERTIFICATION
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Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Equine Breeding 6M3507
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant Level 5 qualification or;
- Mature Students or;
- Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly using the button below.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
UCD: DN250 Animal Science-Equine (Level 8)
Maynooth University: MH404 Business and Management (Add on Equine Module) (Level 8)
TUS Athlone: US867 BioVeterinary Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
CAFRE College: College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise, Equine Management (3 Years Full- time)
On successful completion of Level 5 Horsemanship 5M3371 and the Advanced Certificate in Equine Breeding 6M3507 students may apply to Teagasc for recognition of their awards for the awarding of the Green Cert.
Rachel Larkin
QQI Level 5 Equine Studies
I found the level 5 in Horsemanship very enjoyable and I learned a lot throughout the year. When I started this course, I had only been back riding a few months after a very long break. I wanted a deeper understanding about horses and I thought doing this course would be a good first step. I loved learning about Anatomy and Physiology and Nutrition. The practical modules, such as, Riding and Stable and Yard were my favourite, because of the hands-on experience and the ability to practice skills.
This course has given me a lot more confidence in my knowledge of horses and in my ability to care for them. Another great part of this course was the trips out to different yards such as Woodpark, Anna Harvey and Karlswood. These trips were informative and interesting to see the different ways yards are run. Our teachers are fantastic, they are friendly, approachable and have a wealth of knowledge about horses. They put so much work into getting us through the course, making it engaging, fun and interesting. Loving the subject being studied can only get you so far, having great teachers that can keep you engaged and who are always there to help when you need it was the main reason this course runs so well.
I look forward to continuing my studies in the level 6 in Horse Breeding next year to get an even more in-depth education
Advanced Animal Science
Animal Science 6M5153
Course Content:
The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:
- Animal Science and Health
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Canine Obedience and Training
- Kennel and Cattery Management
- Animal Behaviour
- Humans Animals and Society
- Investigative Studies
- Animal Grooming
- Business Management
WHAT IS THIS COURSE?
If you hold a QQI Level 5 related award in areas such as animal care assistant, equine studies or equine breeding, then why not take the opportunity to undertake further studies in advanced animal science.
This award is designed to build on knowledge and skills achieved at Level 5 to help students progress into supervisory careers or into higher level options of study.
Our level 6 award will equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills and competence for all aspects animal science. These qualifications can be used to gain advanced entry to degree programmes in third level institutes.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES?
If you hold a QQI Level 5 related award in areas such as animal care assistant, equine studies or equine breeding, then why not take the opportunity to undertake further studies in advanced animal science.
This award is designed to build on knowledge and skills achieved at Level 5 to help students progress into supervisory careers or into higher level options of study.
Our level 6 award will equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills and competence for all aspects animal science. These qualifications can be used to gain advanced entry to degree programmes in third level institutes.
On successful completion of a relevant Level 5 award and this Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Animal Science 6M5153 students may meet the requirements for the Green Certificate and Young Trained Farmers status.
CERTIFICATION
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Level 6 Animal Science 6M5153
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant Level 5 qualification or;
- Mature Students or;
- Other equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly using the button below. (You’ll find this course under the “Science” menu.)
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
UCD: DN250 Agri-Environmental Sciences/ Agricultural Science (Zoology) (Level 8, 4 Years)
UCD: DN 310 Veterinary Nursing (Level 8, 4 Years) DN250 Animal Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Athlone: US738 Veterinary Nursing (Level 7, 3 Years)
ATU Letterkenny: AU271 Veterinary Nursing (Level 7, 3 Years)
DKIT: DK784 Veterinary Nursing (Level 7, 3 Years)
TUS Athlone: US867 Bio-veterinary Science ( Level 8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH208 Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC121 Computer Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
NUIG: GY303 Biomedical Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
GY301 Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
UCD: DN250 Agricultural Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Waterford: SE502 Agricultural Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
TCD: TR060 Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Zoology Option) (Level 8, 4 Years)
MTU Tralee: MT880 Wildlife Biology (Level 8, 4 Years)