Teagasc  

Ballyhaise, Clonakilty, Gurteen, Kildalton, Mountbellew, Pallaskenry

Distance Education Green Certificate (for Non Agricultural Award Holders)

English

4

C-VET

Formal

This course has been developed to meet the training requirements of graduates from other non-agricultural award programmes who are interested in farming. The course requires in the region of 190 hours of direct contact (including classroom sessions, and practical skills instruction.

Principles of Agriculture, Farm Safety and Farm Assurance, Soils and the Environment, Farm Business and Technology, Safe Use of Pesticide Products, Work Practice (home farm), Farm Performance Measurement, Farm Management and Business Planning, Sustainable Farming in the Environment, and Applied Livestock Breeding & Grassland Management/Crop Production Management

€2990. While €7,000 for a Non-EU Citizen

QQI

15-18 Months

120 ECTS

Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills

Agricultural Regulation

Applicants must have Level 5 or higher major award in a non-agricultural discipline. Applicants must also have continuous access to a commercial farm in the Republic of Ireland (home farm or approved nominated farm). They must have access to all farm details.

on the completion of this course, learners will acquire the necessary skills and competencies required to be successful in the farming business, particularly focusing on sustainable practices.