Dún Laoghaire Further Education Institute
Lokacija
Dublin
Ime izobraževalnega programa
Animal Care/Animal Care Assistant
Jezik
English
EQF level
4
I-VET / C-VET
I-VET
Modalnost
Formal
Kratek povzetek
Students will study core areas of Animal Healthcare and are enabled to put theory into practice through experiential learning in a fully equipped Animal Healthcare Suite. Regular field trips and the handling of a wide variety of animals are key features of this course. Students will be required to undertake a period of work placement in an organisation connected to their vocational area during the academic year.
Ključne besede/teme
Animal Anatomy and Physiology,
Animal Grooming,
Animal Welfare,
Animal Behaviour,
Small Animal, Husbandry and Housing,
Veterinary Assisting Skills,
Biology,
Word Processing,
Work Experience,
Communications,
Mathematics (Optional)
Stroški
Fees Not disclosed. Mature applicants may be entitled to VTOS funding.
Certificiranje
QQI
Začetni datum
2023-09-04
Trajanje
1 Year (Full time)
Nabor ključnih veščin
Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills
Kategorija
Animal Husbandry
Vstopni pogoji
Leaving Certificate or equivalent
Level 3 EQF (or equivalent)
For Mature Applicants (aged 21 or over) - appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Background in science would be desirable, but not essential
Učni izidi
On completion, students will gain a greater understanding of the small animal industry in Ireland. Graduates may progress to the Advanced Certificate in Animal Healthcare. Graduates are eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher certificate and degree programs