Animal Science Level 6

Course description

This one year course is a natural follow on form the Level 5 in animal care and focuses on businesses and organisations involved in animal management. Students can both develop skills valuable for the animal care industry or work towards managing a business of their own. Practical and supervisory skills as well as work experience in a relevant industry are central to the course. There are many third level links for those who want to pursue further study in this area

Modules Offered

·         Communications

·         Work Experience

·         Animal Science and Health

·         Animal Behaviour

·         Kennel and Cattery Management

·         Canine Obedience and Training

·         Investigative Studies

·         Business Management

Progression Opportunities

This award can be used for progression and sometimes advanced entry to courses in Dundalk, Letterkenny, Athlone, Tralee or Waterford IT colleges or to a course in UCD in Agricultural Science or Veterinary Nursing. It can also be used to obtain very relevant employment in pet shops, boarding kennels, catteries, animal welfare organisations, stable yards, or animal clinics,

Entry Requirements

QQI Level 5 in Animal care 5M 2768