Teagasc
Location
Ballyhaise, Clonakilty, Gurteen, Kildalton, Mountbellew, Pallaskenry
Educational program name
Advanced Certificate in Dairy Herd Management
Language
English
EQF level
5
I-VET / C-VET
C-VET
Modality
Formal
Short Summary
This course is designed to ensure that participants acquire the high level of technical and managerial skills required to run a modern commercial dairy farm enterprise. Students will spend 20 weeks on coursework in the college and 16 weeks of practical learning period on an approved training host farm. Also, there are opportunities for completing the practical learning period in the USA, New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.
Keywords/Topics
Farm Management and Business Planning, Sustainable Farming in the Environment,
Sustainable Farm Development,
Managing Ruminant Nutrition,
Applied Livestock Breeding,
Dairy Husbandry Management,
Grassland Management,
Milking Process Technique,
Grazing Platform Designs,
Work Practice and
Electives
Cost
€990. While €7,000 for a Non-EU Citizen
Certification
QQI
Start date
2023-09-01
Duration
1 Year (Full time)
Key skill set
Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills
Category
Animal Husbandry
Entry conditions
Applicants must have the Level 4 Certificate in Agriculture, or equivalent
course.
Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Dairy Herd Management). Applicants with relevant prior
learning and/or life experience will also be considered
Learning outcomes
On successful completion, graduates will acquire skills and competencies to gain employment in roles such as dairy herd technician or herd managers. Also, students may be eligible to apply for the Teagasc Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management.