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This training will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills for employment opportunities in the industry. This course aims to provide...
A one-year course providing an ideal foundation in the skills and knowledge essential for progression into the animal care and animal science...
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme is aimed at students with a strong interest in food, nutrition and food product development as well as...
The aim of this course is to produce graduates with knowledge and skills in agriculture with a focus on sustainability. While the course provides...
The aim of this programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently...
This course facilitates the learner to explore Food Science and the principles of food processing with a view to gaining employment or progressing...
If you are an aspiring chef who would like to work in a restaurant or hotel, or looking to pursue a career in food development, this is the right...
This is a three-year course which has three main pillars of study and practice: Culinary Arts, Applied Food Science & Wellness, Food Culture-...
The course is suitable for those:
- Seeking employment as surpervisors, technicians, unit managers
- Seeking employment in...
Our Food Business with Chinese Studies programme prepares graduates with the skills urgently required by the Irish food industry to succeed in the...
This course provides students with education and training to work within the area of Agricultural Technology. The focus of this course is firmly...
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...
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Supervises and manages the running of a farm.
Supervises and manages the running of a garden centre or orchard.
Responsible for the transportation and care of horses on national and international trips
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.
Scientists who specialise in the study of birds, which includes their behaviour, ecology and conservation. They survey a proposed wind farm site and assess the risk for any potential impacts on birds.
Owns or works on a dairy farm carrying out the day to day duties involved in managing a dairy herd.
Uses scientific knowledge of the environment to solve and prevent practical landscape problems.
Assists a Veterinary Surgeon with the treatment and nursing of sick and injured animals.
Coastguards are civil servants who co-ordinate civil maritime search and rescue operations around the coast.
Oversees the provision of prepared food at events, from weddings to huge business conferences.
Arranges and designs floral displays and bouquets using both flowers and plants.
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.