Course details
Course Aims
The Level 5 Certificate in Forestry course provides a sound understanding of the fundamental knowledge and the essential skills required for those involved in forestry operations.
The course is aimed at those who are:
- Looking to expand or update their skills and training
- Looking to improve career prospects
- Looking to obtain a recognised qualification
- Looking to advance to higher education
On completion of a course the participants will be competent in a range of relevant areas including carrying out safe work practices, communicating effectively and developing career skills.
Entry Requirements and Application Procedures
There is no minimum educational requirement for the course but applicants who have achieved a leaving certificate standard of education are likely to benefit most. All applicants will be interviewed and will need to demonstrate an interest in the subject. Applicants must be over 17 years on 1st January following entry to the course. Mature students are welcome. Applications can be made directly to Ballyhaise College by 1st June.
Course structure and content
The course is full time from September to May and includes an eight week Practical Learning Period in March and April. The course combines practical skills in forestry.
Classroom theory includes silviculture, forest safety and sustainable forestry, forest development, forest calculations and leadership. Practical skills include:
- Chainsaw maintenance
- Chainsaw felling
- ATV operation
- Pesticide application
- Fencing
Students who successfully complete this one year programme are awarded the FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Forestry. (This does not meet the training requirement for stamp duty exemption.)
Progression
Students with the Level 5 Award can progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Forestry. Level 5 forestry graduates may also apply via the advanced entry system into year 2 of the Bachelor Degree in Forestry Level 7 (WD076) at Waterford Institute of Technology.
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About Clare Teagasc Training Centre - Ennis
Teagasc – the Agriculture and Food Development Authority – is the national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities. It was established in September 1988 under the Agriculture (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988.
The organisation is funded by State Grant-in-Aid; the National Development Plan 2007 to 2013; fees for research, advisory and training services; income from national and EU competitive research programmes; and revenue from farming activities and commodity levies.
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