Services & Leisure Department

WHAT IS ANIMAL CARE?

This one-year course is designed to give students an introduction to the world of animal care and grooming. This course is designed to provide a combination of practical and theoretical tuition in all aspects of the animal care industry. It provides a hands-on, skills-based course which equips students with a fundamental knowledge of the animal care industry. The course has been designed to meet a growing demand in Ireland for people to work in the animal care services.

CERTIFICATION

• QQI Level 5 in Animal Care 5M2768 Canine First Aid

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Students may seek immediate employment in the animal care industry; typical career opportunities are in the areas of veterinary nursing, animal grooming or animal health which may include pet shop, zoos and animal rescue centres. These industries and employers seek qualified and competent personnel. Graduates may also pursue courses in colleges and
ITs around the country or in the UK. Examples of linked courses include veterinary nursing and veterinary assistant courses in UCD, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Letterkenny IT, Tralee IT and Athlone Institute of Technology. Students can also apply for general courses like Science in UCD or TU Dublin City Campus where there are 30 places with access to four Science programmes.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification

All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.

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