FET Course of the Week 5M20454 Agriculture at Kildalton College
This course is a exciting first step to a career journey in Farming, Horticulture and Forestry!
5M20454 Agriculture at Kildalton College is an introductory course to farming, this one year Level 5 course combines hands on practical learning with formal course work and is the Teagasc recommended education pathway for an operative. Students choose a cluster of elective modules in one of the following specialisms: dairy production, drystock production, machinery and crop production. Students on the full-time programme spend two 4 week practical learning periods on an approved training farm which has the enterprise of their specialism.
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Entry Requirements:
This course is offered on a full-time basis at colleges. Applicants for the full-time programme must be 17 years old or over on 1 January following entry to the course. This course will be of most benefit to anyone who has completed the senior cycle at second level (Leaving Certificate or equivalent).
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College. Information on applying to Kildalton College here.
What You Will Study:
- Work Practice
- Principles of Agriculture
- Farm Safety and Farm Assurance
- Soils and the Environment
- Farm Business and Technology
- Safe Use of Pesticide Products
Electives
- Beef Husbandry
- Sheep Husbandry
- Grass Production
Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college/centre.
What are the progression opportunities?
Students with this Level 5 award may progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture. Progression is also available through the higher education links scheme, including those in the CAO.
Browse CAO courses to which this QQI Major Award provides a possible progression route.
What type of jobs can I get from this course?
Employment in positions in the areas of:
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