This one-year course/programme integrates aspects from a wide range of animal related disciplines to provide students with the relevant practical and theoretical knowledge to further their professional careers in this field.

COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT

CAREER PROSPECTS

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

Opportunities to progress to further study in Veterinary, Zoological, Equine, Agriculture, Science and Animal Welfare fields.

TESTIMONIALS

I have just completed the Fetac Level 6 Animal Science Course in Carlow IFE, following on from the Level 5 Animal Care course also in Carlow IFE.

Having come back to education as a mature student, I found both courses thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding as these courses are in an area I have always been interested in working in.  I particularly liked this year as the course is structured more on continuous assessments such as assigments and projects, which meant less pressure when it came to the end of year exams.  I liked that part of the animal science course is very hands on, such as the advanced dog grooming module and the animal housing module in which we built a housing system for our pets.  This practical element gives a nice balance along with other more theory based elements such as the animal behaviour module.  I feel I've come away with practical skills I can use with my own pets while obtaining a great start to my education and training in this field.

All in all, I really enjoyed my two years at Carlow IFE, we had a great mix of people in the class, the lecturers were friendly, approachable and knowledgeable, and the content itself was very interesting.  I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in studying or working within the animal industry.

*Noelle Ayres, Animal Science 2011/2012*
 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

FETAC level 5 Certificate in a related area of study or equivalent experience

CERTIFICATION

Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC): Level 6 - Certificate in Animal Science

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.