Teagasc 

Ballyhaise, Clonakilty, Gurteen, Kildalton, Mountbellew, Pallaskenry

Advanced Certificate in Dairy Herd Management

English

5

C-VET

Formal

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.

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

€990. While €7,000 for a Non-EU Citizen

QQI

2023-09-01

1 Year (Full time)

Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills

Animal Husbandry

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

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.