Course details

This course is designed to give learners foundation training in caring specifically for dogs. It introduces elements of all industries that involve ‘man’s best friend’, but it is advisable that progression to the Level 6 Canine Studies and Management is made to study further and gain important business and management skills.

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate (5 passes)
  • Leaving Certificate Applied

or equivalent

  • Applicants of mature years will be considered on their merits

Work experience in Animal Care is of an advantage in application

Core Modules

  • Animal Grooming
  • Small Animal Husbandry and Housing
  • Animal Anatomy & Physiology(Comparative)
  • Animal Welfare
  • Animal Behaviour

Integrated Components

  • Customer Service
  • Internet
  • Safety & Health at work
  • Communications
  • Work Experience

Progression Course

Animal Science (Canine Studies and Management) Level 6

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About St. John's Central College

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