The Higher Certificate (Level 6) in Culinary Arts is a dynamic course which aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a...
This course is designed to give students the knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to animal health and welfare. Students will...
This full-time one-year programme offers students a solid foundation in general science while also offering an opportunity to concentrate on an...
Sustainable Horticulture/Permaculture is a science based course offering a practical and wide-ranging learning experience. The course is a mixture...
The sport horse industry contributes more than €700 million directly/indirectly to the Irish economyeach year, employing close to 12,500...
The Food Science Programme at UCD develops your scientific knowledge and practical skills in producing sustainable, high-quality, safe, and...
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Dog groomers are involved in advising owners on caring for their dogs. They groom and trim dogs. They may clip the dog's claws and clean their teeth and ears.
Responsible for navigation, checking that cargo is safe and stable, supervising crew members and ensuring that the ship is fit to sail.
Specialises in identifying faults, repairing, overhauling and maintaining farm tractors and farm machinery.
ISPCA inspectors enforce the law relating to the care, transportation and general welfare of pets, livestock and other animals.
The stud groom’s role encompasses a variety of positions from handling stallions to foaling-down broodmares or preparing yearlings and is fundamental to the day to day running and operation of any study farm. A few tasks involved on a near daily basis are mucking out stalls, bringing horses in, educating foals and weanlings, and feeding horses.
Responsible for the transportation and care of horses on national and international trips
Works in a kitchen and performs duties such as cleaning, washing up and basic food preparation.
Operates a variety of commercial grass cutting machinery and other equipment in amenity horticulture environment e.g. sports ground maintenance.
Prepares and delivers training courses to individuals and organisations on the most up to date issues in Food Safety Management.
Cares for animals in a pet shop, and advises customers on how to care for the animals which they buy.
Works with wind energy companies to restore and enhance natural habitats, particularly wetlands, that may have been affected by wind turbine construction.
Works on a commercial honey farm looking after hives of bees where honey is made, collected and sold.