Teagasc

Cork and Kildalton

Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management

English

6

C-VET

Informal

This 2-year Professional Diploma (Special Purpose Award) is promoted as the industry-recognized award for professional dairy farm managers. It is delivered in an integrated way by Teagasc education, research, and knowledge transfer staff with input from guest lecturers including commercial dairy farmers and dairy industry personnel. Year 1 is spent on the Teagasc farm while Year 2 is on a different host farm. Part of the on-farm professional work experience may be completed abroad. In addition, course discussion group days are held on the participating host farms.

Growing your Dairy Business, Professional Work Experience, Dairy Technology, Dairy Farm Management

Free

Special Purpose Award, University College Dublin (UCD)

2 Years

40 ECTS

Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills

Animal Husbandry

Applicants must possess a Level 5 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture or equivalent major agricultural award. Applicants are shortlisted based on an interview process for entry to the programme

On completion, graduates will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities for the role of farm manager or the capability to manage commercial dairy farm units as an owner. Also, educational transfer options are available for students to progress to the level 5 advanced certificate in agriculture.