PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Animal Care

Course Code
5M2768 HA
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
1 Year
Attendence
Full Time

Course Summary

Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
Animal Studies - HA - HJ
Animal Studies - HA - HJ

This one-year course equips students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required for a professional career in animal care. Through a combination of diverse subject study and integral hands-on work experience, graduates are prepared for various employment and further training opportunities.

Course Details

Bray Institute of Further Education
College Link  >  Animal Care

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What will you study?

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:

CAO with Any QQI Major Award

To view additional CAO courses which this specific course may lead to, click on one of the Award Codes below:

Old FETAC Code New QQI Code
CASAC 5M2768

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The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.

Naturalist

Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.

Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Further Research

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National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)

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Career Progression

Veterinary Clinics | Cattery/Dog Kennels | Animal Sanctuaries | Self-Employment | Dog Grooming | Education | Pet shops

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