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Our Food Business with Chinese Studies programme prepares graduates with the skills urgently required by the Irish food industry to succeed in the...
Three year degree combining scientific principles with the theoretical and practical aspects of food. Graduates will develop the skills necessary...
The course runs over 24 weeks from September to June and includes a 12 week Practical Learning Period. Practical skills in the forest and...
This programme provides you with the range of specialised skills ideal for employment in the agriculture and environmental sectors. Strong...
This course would suit applicants with a passion for working with animals, a willingness to work hard and an interest in biology. You will have a...
This programme provides you with the range of specialised skills ideal for employment in the agriculture and environmental sectors. Strong...
This course affords exciting opportunities for creative development and enhanced employment opportunities across all sections of the food...
This degree has been designed to deliver high quality agricultural engineering graduates to local and national agricultural and agri-food...
Our Bachelor of Science in Agriculture provides you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a diverse and rewarding career in the agricultural...
This introductory horticultural course is suitable for people who wish to:
- Make their careers in horticulture
- Assess...
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Sample Occupations
Loads and unloads cargo from ships and controls and guides passengers and their vehicles as they pass through the port.
Tillage, in agriculture, the preparation of soil for planting and the cultivation of soil after planting. Tillage is the manipulation of the soil into a desired condition by mechanical means; tools are employed to achieve some desired effect (such as pulverization, cutting, or movement).
Studies animal, plant and microscopic life in oceans.
Assesses the risk that the development of a wind farm could affect local wildlife and develops strategies to protect local birds and animals.
Trains, prepares, and rides horses for professional competitions.
Owns or works on a dairy farm carrying out the day to day duties involved in managing a dairy herd.
Supervises and manages the running of a fish farm.
Buys fish wholesale and hand-prepares it for sale to customers.
Cares for outdoor sports pitches and arenas like horse racing grounds, football pitches and tennis courts.
Assist in the preparation of food in a kitchen, such as in a restaurant, hotel or store deli.
Commercial horticultural workers grow, look after and harvest plant stock. The work may involve spraying, mulching, pruning, picking and grading.
Responsible for all aspects of a running and maintaining a fishing vessel, including its crew. Decides where and when to fish, and how the fish are sold.