Course details
This course is designed for those who wish to pursue a careerin the area of Agriculture. This course is suited to people who wish to start a career in Farming be it managing their own farm or managing a for a third party.
Entry Requirements
A FETAC/QQI Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture or Agriculture is required. Acceptance to the course is also based on an interview which will take place a few weeks after your application is processed.
Award
Successful completion of this course will result in a FETAC/QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture 6M2254. This course is also known as the Green Cert for taxation purposes.
Modules
- Farm Management
- Farm Business Planning
- Work Practice
- Communications
- Beef Management
- Sheep Management
- Farm Machinery Maintenance
- Farm Equipment Fabrication
- Farm Performance Measurement
- Grazing Platform
- Grass Management
- Boom Sprayer Pesticide Application
Careers and Further Progression
The course is suitable for people seeking employment on farms or working on their own farms. Graduates of the course are eligible to:
- Transfer to linked courses at Institutes of Technology through the Higher Education Links Scheme
- Gain employment on a farm either in Ireland or Aboard
- Run and manage their own farm enterprise
Candidates may also be eligible to progress to higher education courses both in Ireland through the Higher
Education Links Scheme (HELS).
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About Westport College of Further Education
Theylcome to Theystport College of Further Education, established in 2009 to meet the educational needs of a community that is undergoing social and economic change. To this end, They review and update their ctheirse provision annually. their programmes are contemporary and designed to reflect the practices of the work place. They offer a suite of ctheirses for school leavers and adults which will result in awards at Levels 5 and 6.
They offer a fresh and vibrant place to study and their aim is to ensure that lifelong learning opportunities are available to all. Students on their PLC ctheirses may receive Level 5 or Level 6 awards which are nationally recognised and which are a stepping stone to further study or training. While many of their students go directly into the world of work, increasing numbers progress to higher educational opportunities.
If you have questions you would like to ask us, or would like further information or advice about their ctheirses, don’t hesitate to get in touch. their staff are friendly and Theylcoming and would be delighted to help.
Whichever ctheirse you take They hope ytheir time at Theystport CFE is fulfilling and enriching and that you will consider continuing ytheir education in the future.
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