This is a one year course which aims to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge required for a career in animal welfare related fields.

COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT

Level 5 Word Processing will be available as a night course at the Institute for students wishing to apply to the degree course in Veterinary Nursing at UCD.  Approx cost €150
 

CAREER PROSPECTS

Students who qualify in this area can pursue further study and a career in:

Opportunities to progress to further study in the fields of animal welfare, science, agriculture, veterinary & zoology

TESTIMONIALS

After starting out my educational career path undertaking a civil engineering course it was a big jump into something new but I always felt it wasn't the right career path for me. I sought out a course that would give me a gateway into multiple animal related courses such as Veterinary Nursing or Zoology. I came across this Level 5 FETAC in Animal Care in Carlow Institute of Further Education. I undertook the course and with the Lecturers and other staff being so helpful I settled right in.

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CERTIFICATION

Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC): Level 5 - Certificate in Animal Care

Due to ongoing developments in FETAC, award names and content are subject to change.

HIGHER EDUCATION

FETAC graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of Technology and Universities for follow-on courses.

GARDA VETTING

Garda Vetting is a requirement on courses / programmes where students / learners have access to children or vulnerable adults.  Prior to attending work experience students / learners must be vetted by the Gardai.  All students / learners being offered a place on a course/programme will be issued with Garda Vetting forms by post with the course offer. 

Students / learners who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland / Northern Ireland and for whom Garda Vetting is unavailable are required to provide vetting from the relevant police authorities.