Teagasc

Ballyhaise and Clonakilty

Pig Management

English

4

I-VET

Formal

This course will equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and capability to carry out key pig husbandry activities and manage a pig enterprise.

Principles of Agriculture, Farm Safety and Farm Assurance, Soils and the Environment, Farm Business and Technology, Safe Use of Pesticide Products, Pig Husbandry, Nutrition Housing and Welfare of Pigs, Pig Manure Handling, Pig Industry Structure, Work Practice, Self Development module, Electives

€990. While €7,000 for a Non-EU Citizen

Teagasc-College-Prospectus-2022.pdf

QQI

2.5 years (Part time)

120 ECTS

Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills

Animal Husbandry

Applicants must be 17 years old or over, and ideally should have completed the senior cycle of second level education

Learners will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and capability to carry out key pig husbandry activities and manage a pig enterprise. Graduates may seek employment or self-employment in the industry.