A one year course of specific interest to applicants wishing to pursue a career in the Dog Grooming/Animal Care 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 pursue a career in animal care and allow for progression to both Veterinary Nursing and Science at Third Level.

• Successful completion of Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied.
• Mature students and applicants with prior learning will also be considered.

• QQI Level 5 – Animal Care (5M2768)

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.

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Please Note: Every effort is made to have these costs as accurate as possible, however, please be aware that some of these costings are supplied by external agencies & external exam bodies and there is a potential for those to change unexpectedly. If changes occur they will be communicated to learners as soon as possible.

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.

One Year