Course details

This advanced course gives students all of the practical training & experience required to be a skilled Animal Groomer, as well as offering many other opportunities in animal related professions. Students manage the college’s grooming room, gaining an understanding of the science of grooming and the products used, building up experience in handling & working with animals. Work Experience in the industry remains integrated in the course structure.

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
  • To apply to any Level 6 Animal Care course you MUST possess Level 5 or equivalent with relevant modules.

Course Outline

  • Animal Science
  • Business Management
  • Communications
  • Humans, Animals and Society
  • Animal Grooming
  • Kennel and Cattery Management
  • Dog Obedience
  • Work Experience

Progression

Students may also apply to a range of Higher Education Institutions through the Higher Education Links Schemes.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About St. John's Central College

The College aims to provide a wide range of Further Education opportunities working from a strong base of creative, vocational and work oriented courses, with a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and training, responding to local, national and European needs. We hope to achieve this by working in partnership, in a stimulating and supportive learning environment, to enable all to develop their full potential for life and work.

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