Course description
This one year animal care course provides students with a solid foundation in animal care and grooming. Often graduates progress to a degree in Veterinary Nursing, Zoology, Biochemistry, Animal Science and Animal Behaviour.
Course Content
- Animal Grooming
- Animal Anatomy & Physiology
- Animal Welfare
- Biology
- Word Processing
- Safety & Health at Work or Mathematics.
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Small Animal Husbandry
- Canine First Aid
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Animal Care. Course Code: 5M2768.
Progression Options
Students may find employment in the Animal Care, Veterinary Nursing and Grooming Industry. Graduates may apply to join our Level 6 course in Animal Science or apply for entry into related courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities both in Ireland and in the UK.
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