Teagasc

Kildalton, Kilkenny and Gurteen Agricultural College, Tipperary

Advanced Certificate in Crops and Machinery

English

5

I-VET

Formal

This course provides students with the latest technology, information, and management skills necessary for a career in tillage farming and industries ancillary to tillage farming. The course content includes machinery operation and maintenance, mechanization, crop husbandry, and financial management. The course includes field trips and outside involvement from the industry. Students will complete a 16-week practical learning period from August until November in addition to the classroom coursework (20 weeks).

Work Practice, Farm Management and Business Planning, Sustainable Farming in the Environment, Sustainable Farm Development, Production Equipment for Crops, Crop Production Management, Crops Market and Management, Farm Equipment Fabrication, Maintenance of Farm Machinery, Mechanical Pesticide Application, Electives

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

L6 Adv Cert Agriculture Crops and Machinery Mgmt - Teagasc | Agriculture and Food Development Authority

QQI

1 Year (Full time)

120 ECTS

Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills

Crop and Livestock Production

Applicants must have the Level 4 Certificate in Agriculture, or equivalent course. All applicants must undergo interview and are required to hold a valid category W driving licence.

On successful completion, graduates can progress into employment in the crops and machinery sector or progress to further study in higher education institutes or universities.