Teagasc Distance Education Green Cert

Course details

This course has been developed to meet the training requirements for full-time or part-time farmers that hold a non-agricultural Level 6 or higher Major award qualification. The Teagasc Distance Education Green Cert for Non Agricultural Award Holders meets the training requirement for Stamp Duty Exemption. The course covers subjects such as farm business organization, animal production science, crop production science, farm enterprise production modules, leadership module, chemical fertiliser application, farm management, farm business planning and farm performance measurement.

Course Content

Teagasc Distance Education Green Cert for Non Agricultural Award Holders course:

• Comprises of two separate awards, the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture (120 credits) and the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farm Administration (40 credits)
• Has a minimum entry requirement of a Level 6 major Non-Agricultural Award
• Requires in the region of 150 hours direct contact (including classroom sessions, practical skills instruction; farm planning sessions, tutorials; exam time; practical skills assessment time). Attendance will be on week days during normal business hours. Depending on local arrangements, centres will endeavour to provide applicants with a schedule of some or all attendance days before the start of the course.
• Requires a 12 month practical learning period. This will be completed on the home farm/nominated farm in the Republic of Ireland.

Application Process

The distance education green cert is only offered at specific Teagasc centres/colleges. Details of courses are advertised in the national farming press when a fresh round of courses is being offered. taken during specific advertised application periods.