Agriculture

Duration

50 Weeks
Monday & Thursday Evenings and Saturdays

Entry Requirements

Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English? Mature learner entry requirements?available via the local ETB pathway

Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.

Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.

Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

*There are specific validation requirements attached to the delivery of the award listed on this framework.

Providers must have the following conditions in place when delivering this programme.
1. Access to a farm with appropriate animal and crop housing and handling facilities in compliance
with health and safety requirements.
2. Access to a farm with appropriate skills demonstration space in compliance with health and
safety requirements.
3. Access to a farm of sufficient scale to ensure that all learners have access to animals and
equipment and crops required to practice and achieve learning outcomes.
4. Stated policies and procedures by the provider to deal with potential bio-security risks.
5. Stated Specific Validation Requirements on individual component awards.

Careers / Further progression

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the knowledge, skills and competencies to work independently under management in a commercial farm.

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