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Agricultural Systems Technology is aimed at students who wish to learn how to build, develop, and manage technology for the agriculture sector....
This course will enable students to achieve strong culinary and pastry skills. Students will develop an understanding of menu planning and meal...
Agriculture, food production and environmental management are just a few of Irelands key industries, and gaining a degree in this area opens up a...
The Level 5 Certificate in Forestry course provides a sound understanding of the fundamental knowledge and the essential skills required for those...
At the end of this programme students will be able to competently carry out key farming activities and manage a pig enterprise. Students will have...
This programme will enable the learner to improve their knowledge and understanding of general business and to develop business skills,...
General Information This course involves 25 weeks of college work and skills training and a four week practical learning period...
Applicants with a passion for working with animals, a willingness to work hard and a commitment to study. You will be responsible for securing an...
This BSc (Honours) in Nutrition and Health Science course is a unique interfacial degree with an equal emphasis on both nutrition and health...
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Sample Occupations
Works in a butchers shop preparing meat for sale to the public.
Assists with the maintenance of boats/vessels, rigs tow lines, open and closes gates and ramps, and pulls guard chains across entries.
Exterminates insects, rodents, or other pests from residential or industrial properties.
Cultivates plants and woodland using technical and scientific knowledge about natural life. Assists a wide variety of professionals, including fruit, vegetable growers, landscape designers, farmers, gardeners and architects.
A person who specialises in the survey of oceans.
A grounds person works as part of the racecourse team to ensure that the racing track is kept in premium condition, this involves maintaining a safe racing surface, applying nutrients or pesticides, cutting grass and dealing with issues caused by the weather such as a waterlogged track. On race days they replace divots after each race.
Assists in the smooth running of the mart. Can include a wide variety of tasks from animal care to animal sales activities. Involves working with animals and farmers.
A racing groom is a part of the stable staff team in a racing yard, responsible for the care and exercising of Racehorses as well as carrying out a range of yard duties such as sweeping, tack cleaning and mucking out and is a key role in the racing industry. A lot of people including successful trainers and jockey's start out as a racing groom.
Examines and treats all kinds of sick and injured animals and advises on animal health and welfare.
Food technologists are employed by a variety of public and private sector organisations including food manufacturing and retail companies, universities, central government organisations and specialist research associations/consultancies.
Works in a meat factory, preparing meat such as chicken or beef for retail.
A exercise rider is part of the stable staff team responsible for riding Racehorses during workouts to keep the animals fit and Race ready. Exercise riders must be skilled at controlling horses of varying ages and racing experience levels. Riders must be in top physical shape and they must maintain appropriate riding weights.