Teagasc Distance Education Green Cert for Holders of Non Agricultural Awards
This course has been developed to meet the training requirements of graduates from other non-agricultural award programmes who are interested in farming_
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
The course extends over a minimum of 15–18 months
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be a holder of a Level 6 or higher major award in a non-agricultural discipline. Applicants must also have continuous access to a commercial farm in the Republic of Ireland (home farm or approved nominated farm) to develop proficiency in farm tasks and complete farm based assignment and projects. They must have access to all farm details including financial details on the nominated farm and are expected to spend time weekly on this farm and be involved in the farm operation and management.
Careers / Further progression
Graduates of the course are eligible to progress to the Teagasc Higher Education Farm Technician Apprenticeship or apply for entry to linked courses through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Further information
Applications are made online through the Teagasc public website - view link below.
Application Process: Applications are made online through the Teagasc public website - view application weblink above
Programme: Teagasc Distance Education Green Cert Programme (For Award Holders)
A. Teagasc part-time and distance education programmes are designed for older learners rather school leavers.
Teagasc Distance Education Green Cert programme is an accelerated route for those who have already attained a non-agricultural major award qualification at or equivalent to Level 6 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. This programme requires a greater level of self-directed learning by the learner.
The course content for both the part-time and distance Education Green Certificates is the same. The table below gives a sample of what the learner will study.
QQI Code / Title / Level / Credits
5N1433 Work Practice (home farm) 5 15
5N20368 Principles of Agriculture 5 15
5N20371 Farm Safety and Farm Assurance 5 15
5N20374 Soils and the Environment 5 15
5N20377 Farm Business and Technology 5 10
5N20380 Safe Use of Pesticide Products 5 5
Personal Development module* 5 15
Electives* 5 30
6N1947 Work Practice (Home Farm) 6 15
6N3005 Farm Performance Measurement 6 5
6N20462 Farm Management and Business Planning 6 10
6N20463 Sustainable Farming in the Environment 6 10
6N3525/ 6N20472/6N20468 (Applied Livestock Breeding & Grassland Management) or (Crop Production Management)6 10
* Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college/centre.
Involves classroom and practical instruction and remote learning.
5M20454 - Agriculture
6S20487 - Farming Special Purpose Level 6
Qualifications: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture 5M20454 and Level 6 Specific Purpose in Farming 6S20487.
Location: The course is offered at Teagasc Regional Education Centres and Agricultural Colleges
Cork East
Noreen O'Rahilly
Teagasc, Sandfield, Mallow, Co. Cork
Email: noreen.orahilly@teagasc.ie
Phone: 022 21936
Sharon O’Mahony
Teagasc, Middleton, Co. Cork
Email: sharon.omahony@teagasc.ie
Phone: 021 463 1898
Cork West
Pat Flannery,
Teagasc, Codrum,
Macroom, Co Cork
Phone: 026 41604
Email: patrick.flannery@teagasc.ie