Veterinary Assistant
- Animal Care
FETAC (NCVA) - Level 5
SLT5
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Leaving Certificate with 5 passe, preferalby to include Biology or Leaving Cert Applied. Mature students will be considered based on a proven interest in animal welfare. Entry may be subject to interview/assessment.
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| Animal Anatomy & Physiology |
Computer Applications |
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| Biology |
Information Technology Skills/Data Enty |
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| Animal Welfare |
Work Experience |
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| Animal Grooming |
Communications |
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| Safety & Health at Work |
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| Certification |
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FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 Award (CASAC) - Further Education & Training Awards Council
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| Duration |
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| One Year - Full Time Study |
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| Course Structure |
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| Focus is placed on animal health, science & welfare related subjects.. Pratical sessions in animal care will form an integral part of the course. A minimum of 10 days work placement must be completed. You will have to purchase protective clothing. |
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| Career Options/Progression |
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Holder of the FETAC L5 Award in Applied Science - Animal Care may progress to futher study at Institutes of Technology/Universities in a range of science related areas or directly enter employment as veterinary assistants. |
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| Evaluation |
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| You wil be evaluated by examination,practical skills tests, project work and practical First Aid exam |
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