Description
A one year course of specific interest to applicants wishing to pursue a career in the Dog Grooming/Animal Husbandry industry. Applicants will study a range of subjects relating to animal care and grooming. Emphasis will be placed on the skills and practices required to work in a modern dog grooming studio. Field trips and guest speakers are part of the course.
Course Content
- Animal Grooming
- Small Animal Husbandry
- Animal Welfare
- Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- Animal Behaviour
- Customer Service
- Work Experience
- Communications
Career Prospects
- Grooming Studios
- Dog/Cattery Kennels
- Vet Clinics
- Animal Sanctuaries
- Self Employment
- Further/Third Level Education
Certification
QQI Level 5 – Animal Care (5M2768)
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied.
- Mature students and applicants with prior learning will also be considered.
Work Experience
Work experience placement is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain one day per week work experience for the academic year. The day will be specified by the College.
Costs
A student services contribution of €50 is payable on registration. The purpose of which is to cover services, materials, and supports including printing, photocopying, library, student cards etc. This is non refundable.
Progression
The full QQI Level 5 certification facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third-level institutions nationwide and progression to QQI Level 6 Advanced Animal Science (6M5153) in the WCFE.
N.B. Due to ongoing developments in QQI awards, names and content are subject to change.
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