Teagasc
Location
Kildalton, Kilkenny and
Gurteen Agricultural College, Tipperary
Educational program name
Crops and Machinery
Language
English
EQF level
4
I-VET / C-VET
I-VET
Modality
Formal
Short Summary
The recommended training for someone seeking a career in the Crops and Machinery sector. This course will provide students with the latest technology, information, and management skills necessary for a career in the crop and machinery industry.
Keywords/Topics
Work Practice, Principles of Agriculture, Farm Safety and Farm Assurance, Soils and the Environment, Farm Business and Technology, Safe Use of Pesticide Products, Beef Husbandry, Tillage Crop Husbandry Grass Production, Electives
Cost
€990. While €7,000 for a Non-EU Citizen
Certification
QQI
Start date
2023-09-04
Duration
1 Year (Full time)
Key skill set
Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills
Category
Crop and Livestock Production
Entry conditions
Applicants must be 17 years old or over and ideally should have completed the senior cycle of second level education.
Learning outcomes
This course will provide students with the latest technology, information and management skills necessary for a career in the crop and machinery industry. On successful completion, applications can be submitted for the Level 5 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Crops and Machinery) or can progress through the higher education links scheme.