This course is run jointly by SETU and Teagasc. Students take agriculture-based modules at Kildalton Agricultural College and scientific related...
Become an expert in grooming companion animals –...
This course will give learners the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively with their own dogs or to progress professionally as a dog...
If you hold a QQI Level 5 related award in areas such as animal care assistant, equine studies or equine breeding, then why not take the...
The Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing in the Kerry Campus of MTU will prepare learners to become a competent and accountable veterinary...
The course runs over 24 weeks from September to June and includes a 12 week Practical Learning Period. Practical skills in the forest and...
At UCC we guarantee a comprehensive agricultural education; building from a foundation of fundamental sciences, developing core knowledge,...
This course provides students with the latest technology, information and management skills necessary for a career in tillage farming and...
This degree has been designed to deliver high quality agricultural engineering graduates to local and national agricultural and agri-food...
A bloodstock agent is responsible for purchasing horses for racing and breeding both privately and at public auctions as well as providing advice to clients on mating for mares, pedigrees and racing plans. A bloodstock agent must have extensive knowledge on thoroughbred pedigrees, racing form, and conformation.
Catering Assistants serve food and beverages to customers from behind a counter at events or at catering establishments such as cafes and self-service restaurants.
The wholesale butcher works with beef, lamb and pork and prepares it for sale to retail butchers, restaurants, hotels and caterers.
Enlists in the Defence Forces Naval Service to train as a Marine Engineering Officer.
Bakes and decorates bread and confectionery of all kinds.
Conducts research and studies the various ways crops and plants can be cultivated, genetically altered, towards improved production and yield.
Works on the design and development of new agricultural methods, machinery, and systems towards solving problems facing the global ecosystem.
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.
Fish farm workers rear fish, to be sold as food, for sport or for ornamental ponds and lakes, in fresh water or the sea.
Works with wind energy companies to restore and enhance natural habitats, particularly wetlands, that may have been affected by wind turbine construction.
Supports technical work with farm machinery in a wide variety of areas, including the development and testing of new products for the farming industry, service engineering to install, repair and maintain equipment.
ISPCA inspectors enforce the law relating to the care, transportation and general welfare of pets, livestock and other animals.