Animal Science & Care Apply Now Course Content Progression Course Fees Testimonials Share this course Course Content Animal Welfare Small Animal Husbandry & Housing Animal Grooming Safety & Health at Work Biology Animal Anatomy and Physiology Animal Behaviour Communications Work Experience Word Processing Course Description Animal Science & Care provides the student with the skills, experience and knowledge to make an informed choice regarding continuing their studies or progressing into employment. Whether your interests lie in the animal care sector, animal grooming or veterinary nursing, studying Animal Science is a pathway that allows access to all of these opportunities. Certification 5M2768 QQI Level 5 Animal Care Career Opportunities The course will allow successful candidates to seek employment in various roles including; Veterinary Assistant | Dog Grooming Assistant | Animal Care Industry | Zoo Keeping Assistant | Dog Warden | Boarding Kennels Assistant | Agriculture Statistics Qualified veterinary nurses can expect to earn €25k – €32k per annum Apply Now Progression to degrees Graduates can progress to a variety of degree programmes including: DkIT | Veterinary Nursing | Level 7DkIT | Science/Agricultural Science | Level 8AIT | Veterinary Nursing | Level 7LYIT | Veterinary Nursing | Level 7UCD | Veterinary Nursing | Level 8UCD | Agricultural Science | Level 8 Apply Now Fees For The Academic Year 2024 – 2025 All courses have a Registration Fee of €30 (non-refundable). A non-refundable Registration fee of €30 will be payable on acceptance of a PLC place. Essential course materials may be required for some courses the cost of which will be borne by the student. All fees are subject to change. All fees must be paid with a Credit/Debit card online. No cash is acceptable. Apply Now PAST STUDENT TESTIMONIALS I had been a Senior Instructor in outdoor adventure sports for 15 years. I re-evaluated my career path during the pandemic lockdown. I decided I wanted to pursue a job in which I could help animals. I wanted to become a Veterinary Nurse. I chose O’Fiaich Institute for the PLC course, as it was a path I could use to get into a Veterinary Nursing degree course. I am currently studying the Level 6 Advanced Animal Science to gain more work experience for progression. Ellen Jennings Level 5 Animal Science & Care 2020/2021 Apply Now

Apply Now Course Content Progression Course Fees Testimonials Share this course Course Content Animal Welfare Health & Safety on the Farm Animal Anatomy and Physiology Communications Work Experience Start Your Own Business Beef Production Farm Business Organisation Organic Principles & Procedures Course Description Agriculture studies will aid you to develop a range of technical skills and knowledge, including land use, farming practice, crop and livestock science, food production, sustainability and environmental management. In this course you will gain a deeper understanding of the technical, ethical, scientific and business principles that hold the Irish agricultural industry to a high standard. Certification 5M2768 QQI Level 5 Animal Care Career Opportunities Graduates progress to employment in various areas including: Agricultural consultant/adviser | Animal breeder | Clinical research officer | Farm manager | Field trials officer | Forestry manager | Horticultural consultant | Landscape gardener | Veterinary surgeon/nurse | Zookeeper Statistics The agri-food sector accounts for around 7% of Economy wide GVA Apply Now Progression to degrees DKIT | Bachelor of Science (Hons) Agriculture | Level 8UCD | Bachelor Agriculture Science | Level 8MTU | Ordinary Bachelor of Science Agriculture | Level 7ATU | Ordinary Bachelor of Science Agriculture | Level 7MTU Kerry Campus | Ordinary Bachelor Engineering – Agricultural Engineering | Level 7SETU Waterford Campus | Bachelor of Science Forestry | Level 7TUS Limerick Campuses |Agricultural Mechanisation Pallaskenry Agricultural College & TUS Limerick Campus|Level 7ATU | Ordinary Bachelor of Science Agriculture | Agriculture & Enviromental Management | Level 7 Apply Now Fees For The Academic Year 2024 – 2025 All courses have a Registration Fee of €30 (non-refundable). A non-refundable Registration fee of €30 will be payable on acceptance of a PLC place. Essential course materials may be required for some courses the cost of which will be borne by the student. All fees are subject to change. All fees must be paid with a Credit/Debit card online. No cash is acceptable. Apply Now PAST STUDENT TESTIMONIALS This is a new course so why not be one of the first students to engage with the course that we have on offer. Irish farmers face a future of challenges and opportunities. A broad range of contextual factors within the Irish agricultural industry is forever present. There is widespread and longstanding agreement that it is in such a rapidly changing technological and economic environment that agricultural education is most important. This course will set you up to progress to college to undertake a broad range of different courses that can be seen below. Apply Now

Advanced Animal Science & Care Apply Now Course Content Progression Course Fees Testimonials Share this course Course Content Animal Science and Health Customer Service Work Experience Wild Animal Management Animal Grooming Animal Behaviour Kennel & Cattery Management Communications Course Description The aim of this programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and/or in a management or supervisory role within animal related industries. Certification Level 6 QQI Advanced Certificate in Animal Science 6M5153 Career Opportunities The course will allow successful candidates to seek employment in various roles including : Veterinary assistant | Dog groomer | Zookeeper Assistant | Dog Warden | Boarding Kennels Owner/ Assistant| Animal Rescue Assistant Statistics Qualified veterinary nurses can expect to earn €25k – €32k per annum Apply Now Progression to degrees Graduates can progress to a variety of Degree Programmes including: DkIT | Veterinary Nursing | Level 7UCD | Animal Science | Level 8DkIT | Science/Agricultural Science | Level 8AIT | Veterinary Nursing | Level 7LYIT | Veterinary Nursing | Level 7UCD | Veterinary Nursing | Level 8UCD | Agricultural Science | Level 8UCC| Zoology | Level 8 Apply Now Fees For The Academic Year 2024 – 2025 All courses have a Registration Fee of €30 (non-refundable). A non-refundable Registration fee of €30 will be payable on acceptance of a PLC place. Essential course materials may be required for some courses the cost of which will be borne by the student. All fees are subject to change. All fees must be paid with a Credit/Debit card online. No cash is acceptable. Apply Now PAST STUDENT TESTIMONIALS Dara 2018 Apply Now