If you hold a QQI Level 5 in Equine studies, then why not take the opportunity to undertake further studies in Equine Breeding.
This Horticulture course offers students the opportunity to explore the varied aspects of Plant Identification, Soil Science, Plant Science,...
This course provides young people the knowledge and skills required for:
The Animal Care course with Grooming is tailored to give a real taste of how it feels to work as a groomer in the industry. While learning all the...
The course, which is a progression from the Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture, is accredited by QQI. This course provides students with the...
Nautical Science has three main elements: navigation, cargo operations, and ship operations. In other words, the control of a ship; the safe...
This one-year course will prepare students for the ever expanding Irish equine industry and provide students with the knowledge and skills...
UCD’s Animal Science programme is a four-year degree that delves into the applied sciences necessary for understanding how animals function...
The aim of this course is to produce graduates with knowledge and skills in agriculture with a focus on sustainability. While the course provides...
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 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.
Coastguards are civil servants who co-ordinate civil maritime search and rescue operations around the coast.
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.
A head person is the supervisor of the stable staff team in a racing yard and responsible for the smooth day to day running of a yard. The role is responsible for planning and scheduling the daily tasks in the yard ensuring a high standard of work is maintained by the stable staff team and that they are appropriately trained and developed and general care of thoroughbreds.
The role of the racehorse trainer is to train thoroughbred horses to win races. However, the role encompasses a host of other activities which include the welfare and safety of both of both staff and horses, liaising with various owners and keeping them up to date regarding their horse, the daily routine of the racehorse, and picking suitable races for the horse.
Conducts research and studies the various ways crops and plants can be cultivated, genetically altered, towards improved production and yield.
Commercial horticultural workers grow, look after and harvest plant stock. The work may involve spraying, mulching, pruning, picking and grading.
Prepares and delivers training courses to individuals and organisations on the most up to date issues in Food Safety Management.
Works on the design and development of new agricultural methods, machinery, and systems towards solving problems facing the global ecosystem.
Assesses the risk that the development of a wind farm could affect local wildlife and develops strategies to protect local birds and animals.
A racing secretary's role is to act as the central point of contact for owners, Racecourses and suppliers and ensure the day to day running of the office, which includes ensuring the runners for the next day have been declared. Racing secretary’s will often also control the accounts, payroll and communications dependent on size of the training yard.