Agriculture
The aim of this programme is to enable learners to acquire the skills, knowledge and competencies required to work safely and independently under management in commercial agriculture or to progress to further and/or higher education and training.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year Full Time - 34 weeks
Entry Requirements
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.
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.
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 or to progress to further and/or higher education and training.
Further information
Start Date 18/09/2023
End Date 10/05/2024
There may be charges associated with this course. Please check with the course provider
Student Grants
All grant applications must be made online to a single awarding authority, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie
Apply via link below on FETCHCOURSES.ie
Work Practice (5N1433)
Principles of Agriculture (5N20368)
Farm Safety & Farm Assurance (5N20371)
Soils & the Environment (5N20374)
Farm Business & Technology (5N20377)
Safe use of Pesticides (5N20380)
5M20454 - Agriculture
Award
Agriculture Level 5 Award 5M20454
Elizabeth Martin
Tel: 053 9130169
email: elizabethmartin@colaisteanatha.ie