- Location: Collins Avenue, Killester, Dublin 5, Ireland
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
- Animal Welfare
- Animal Grooming
- Animal Behaviour
- Biology
- Animal Anatomy & Physiology
- Maths
- Work Experience
- Communications
- Word Processing
Please note the components listed above may vary occasionally
HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, laboratory practicals, mandatory work placement (including a work shop in Dublin Zoo) and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year. On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU!
Applicants with a passion for working with animals, a willingness to work hard and an interest in biology. You will be responsible for securing an appropriate off site work placement before the beginning of the course.
CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Students may progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. This Award is a recognised and respected link with Vet Nursing degrees in UCD, DKIT (Dundalk), AIT (Athlone) and LYIT (Letterkenny) and with Science & Bioscience degrees in DIT. Animal Science Level 5 is now a recognised link with UCD Science/Zoology Degree DN200. It also links with Wildlife Biology in IT, Tralee. Click this course code 5M2768 to see the list of Third Level courses this Award links with. You can also type “any” into the same search box and this will return all courses open to students who have successfully completed a QQI Level 5 course.
This Award is recognised by UK Colleges for Animal Welfare, Animal Behaviour and Veterinary Nursing degrees.
Animal Science can also act as a gateway into the animal industry. Past students are working in animal welfare organisations (“Dogs Trust”); safari parks (“Tayto Safari Park”); as Animal Care Assistants in veterinary clinics; pet stores; kennels & stables.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. However, the student must demonstrate at interview the capacity to successfully participate on this programme. This includes both the academic and work experience elements of the programme. Should the student have previous qualifications, one of the following may be appropriate for admission to the programme:
- Leaving Certificate/LCVP/LCA
- QQI Level 4 Award
- Applicants must have attained a Pass grade in Leaving Cert Ordinary Level Maths or equivalent
- Students who have/are taking LCA or Leaving Certificate Foundation Maths students must sit a short Maths test in Killester College as part of the Application process.
- Mature Students (over 21yrs) who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)
- Interview
Course Location
About Killester College of Further Education
Killester College of Further Education, Dublin 5 is a centre of learning committed to providing education and training of the highest quality. As a College of the City of Dublin Education Training Board (CDETB), They continue to strive to excel in responding to the educational needs of the community. The programmes They offer are learner-centred and provided in a friendly, inclusive and supportive environment. In fact They won a Award for Excellence through Accessibility
All our courses range from FETAC levels 4, to levels 5 and 6. They are accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) They are qualifications in themselves but can also be used to progress onto Third Level. They Theylcome all ages from school leavers to Mature students.
They are situated 5 minutes from Killester Dart Station which is two stops from Connolly Station.
PLC Grants; Back to Education Allowances; Vocational Training and Opportunities scheme (VTOS) are available.
If you are an early school leaver, unemployed, wanting to upskill, seeking to go on to Third level-They offer you a platform.
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