Adult Green Cert - Part-time
Certificate in Agriculture level 5 & 6 (Part-time) Offered at Teagasc Regional Education Centres and Agricultural Colleges.
Teagasc part-time and distance education programmes are designed for older learners rather school leavers.
| 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
2 to 2.5 years on a part-time basis
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be 23 years of age or older when starting this programme
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
Part-time and Distance Green Cert courses commence on a rolling basis at colleges and across Teagasc advisory regions.
Contact your Local Teagasc Education Officer (details below) to check centres running the course and start dates.
Application Process: Enquires should be made locally to Teagasc colleges and centres. Subsequently applications are made online through the Teagasc public website: link above
Aim: This course, accredited by QQI, is designed for students that are 23 or over, and want to complete the course on a part-time basis.
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 - Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (Teagasc Green Cert)
Offered at Teagasc Regional Education Centres and Agricultural Colleges.
Qualifications: Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture 5M20454 and Level 6 Specific Purpose in Farming 6S20487.
Sligo/Leitrim
Ciaran Kerins,
Education Officer,
Teagasc, Carrownanty, Ballymote, Co. Sligo F56 A585
Email: ciaran.kerins@teagasc.ie
Phone: 071 918 9402
Veronica Ryan,
Education Officer,
Teagasc, Manorhamilton, Letirim F91 DXE1
email: veronica.ryan@teagasc.ie
Phone: 071 983 5304
Donegal
Conor Maguire,
Education Officer,
Teagasc, Stranorlar, Ballybofey, Co Donegal, F93 R853
Email: conor.maguire@teagasc.ie
Phone: 074 919 0016
Patrick Gibbons
Education Officer
Teagasc, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. F92 VE89
Email: patrick.m.gibbons@teagasc.ie
Telephone: 074 919 4004