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The Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts and Supervision is for candidates who have gained experience as a chef and wish to extend their knowledge of...
The course is suitable for those:
- Seeking employment as surpervisors, technicians, unit managers
- Seeking employment in...
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 full-time one-year programme is aimed at anyone interested in the agricultural and science sectors. It aims to equip students with knowledge...
The course comprises two awards, the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture (120 credits) and the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (50...
This course has been developed to meet the training requirements of graduates from other non-agricultural award programme who are interested in...
Agri-Environmental Sciences programme is an applied science degree that will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a...
This course is a fulltime, one year advanced course for students wishing to progress into careers in the horticultural sector. It provides...
The food and drink industry in Ireland is a very important indigenous industry, providing interesting and well paid employment. Consumers require...
The Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts-Professional Chef Programme provides students with the key skills, knowledge and competencies required to...
Food science focuses on the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of food along the production chain, from its production on a farm to...
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Fish farm workers rear fish, to be sold as food, for sport or for ornamental ponds and lakes, in fresh water or the sea.
Looks after and breeds laboratory animals used in medical, veterinary and dental research.
Ensures the provision of food, healthcare, and shelter to the animals in a zoo.
Inspects forestry work, collects statistics about forest estates and may have an input into forestry policy developments
A person who specialises in the survey of oceans.
Responsible for the general care of mares and foals, including cleaning stables, feeding, monitoring their condition, especially of mares when foaling, grooming, and preparing for sales.
Supervises departmental staff and monitors the implementation of various Government schemes relating to Agriculture, Food and Forestry.
Assists with the maintenance of boats/vessels, rigs tow lines, open and closes gates and ramps, and pulls guard chains across entries.
Cares for outdoor sports pitches and arenas like horse racing grounds, football pitches and tennis courts.
Analyse the properties of food and the effects of processing, freezing and storing food.
Works in the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. They examine trees to assess their condition before determining appropriate action.
Specialises in identifying faults, repairing, overhauling and maintaining farm tractors and farm machinery.