Teagasc
Location
Ballyhaise and
Clonakilty
Educational program name
Pig Management
Language
English
EQF level
4
I-VET / C-VET
I-VET
Modality
Formal
Short Summary
This course will equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and capability to carry out key pig husbandry activities and manage a pig enterprise.
Keywords/Topics
Principles of Agriculture, Farm Safety and Farm Assurance, Soils and the Environment, Farm Business and Technology, Safe Use of Pesticide Products, Pig Husbandry, Nutrition Housing and Welfare of Pigs, Pig Manure Handling, Pig Industry Structure,
Work Practice,
Self Development module,
Electives
Cost
€990. While €7,000 for a Non-EU Citizen
Contact
Teagasc-College-Prospectus-2022.pdf
Certification
QQI
Start date
2023-09-04
Duration
2.5 years (Part time)
Key skill set
Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills
Category
Animal Husbandry
Entry conditions
Applicants must be 17 years old or over, and ideally
should have completed the senior cycle of second
level education
Learning outcomes
Learners will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and capability to carry out key pig husbandry activities and manage a pig enterprise. Graduates may seek employment or self-employment in the industry.