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Animal Science is an advanced course, building on the occupational skills achieved at Level 5. It is a perfect stepup course to lead you to...
The food and drink industry in Ireland is a very important indigenous industry, providing interesting and well paid employment. Consumers require...
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence in a broad range of equine skills to work in a...
This course is a fulltime, one year advanced course for students wishing to progress into careers in the horticultural sector. It provides...
The QQI Level 5 award in Animal Care (5M2768) is a comprehensive course aimed at individuals interested in pursuing careers in animal care. Its...
This B.Sc. programme in Food Science and Health prepares graduates for careers in Ireland’s largest The programme is four years in duration....
With a focus on environmentally friendly practices and innovative technologies, this degree equips you with the knowledge and skills to become a...
This course provides young people the knowledge and skills required for:
- Working in the farm machinery industry e.g., agricultural...
If you are interested in one of the world’s biggest industries and want a bite of it look no further. Don’t know where to start? This...
The Certificate and Diploma courses are suitable if you want to achieve academic qualifications before starting work in an area of horse-based or...
Our biological science degree in Animal Bioscience has a major focus on animal health, disease and diagnostics. The animal biosciences discipline...
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Manages the local environment towards preserving and protecting areas of natural beauty and promoting biodiversity.
Conducts research and studies the various ways crops and plants can be cultivated, genetically altered, towards improved production and yield.
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.
Supervises and manages the running of a farm.
Works in a forest helping the Forest Officer with the maintenance of the forest.
Fish farm workers rear fish, to be sold as food, for sport or for ornamental ponds and lakes, in fresh water or the sea.
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.
Cares for outdoor sports pitches and arenas like horse racing grounds, football pitches and tennis courts.
Commercial horticultural workers grow, look after and harvest plant stock. The work may involve spraying, mulching, pruning, picking and grading.
Analyse the properties of food and the effects of processing, freezing and storing food.
Responsible for safety, environment, security and smooth shipping traffic in their ports. Oversee huge numbers of vessels entering a port.
Supports the work of professional geoscientists by collecting and analysing information from rock samples.