Forestry
This training will equip graduates with the knowledge skills and capabilities to take up employment in the forestry industry as forest supervisors or self – employed contractors. To provide graduates with progression routes to forestry higher education.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 years
Entry Requirements
There is a separate application process for each programme. Applicants to the Level 5 Certificate in Forestry must be over 17 years on 1st January following entry to the Level 5 course, and ideally should have completed the senior cycle of second level education. Mature students are welcome.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Students with the Level 5 Certificate in Forestry Programme can progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Forestry. Progression is also available through the higher education links scheme and advanced entry to BSc in Forestry at SETU subject to meeting requirements. Please contact the relevant higher education institute for further information.
Employment:
Graduates of the Advanced Certificate progress into employment or self employment in the industry.
Further information
Starts on 11-SEP-24
Mature Students welcome to apply
Student Maintenance Grants
The Teagasc Authority approved the introduction of means testing of maintenance grants for students attending Further Level Courses at Teagasc and Private Agricultural Colleges in 2012.
Means testing will apply to Teagasc Level 5 and Level 6 full-time courses for the academic year 2023/2024.
Teagasc student maintenance grants are paid through Teagasc and the grant scheme is managed by Teagasc. The Teagasc grant scheme will be implemented along the lines of the National Student Grant Scheme 2023 but varies in respect of what 'add backs' are used to determine overall reckonable income.
Please note that applicants cannot apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) to be means tested for a Teagasc Student Maintenance Grant.
All queries on Teagasc Student Maintenance Grants should be directed to:
Email: teagascmaintenancegrant@southwestern.ie
Phone: 0818 161 000
Yes
Application Process: The initial application should be made for Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Forestry Programme. Apply online through the Teagasc public website: link above
Programmes: The recommended training for someone seeking a career in the forestry sector is to complete the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Forestry & Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Forestry.
What will you study?
Sample content from the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Forestry Programme:
QQI Code /Title / Level / Credits
5N3396 Forest Safety 5 15
5N3397 Silviculture 5 15
5N1433 Work Practice 5 15
Self Development Module 5 15
Electives* 5 15
Minimum of 45 credits from the following*:
5N3399 Forest Calculations 5 15
5N3399 Forest Development 5 15
5N3398 Sustainable Forestry 5 15
Sample content from the Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Forestry Programme:
QQI Code / Title / Level / Credits
6N1947 Work Practice 6 15
6N4265 Forest Management
6N3408 Forest Establishment 6 60
Personal Development module* 6 15
Electives* 6 30
*Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college/centre
5M3425 - Forestry Level 5
6M4337 - Forestry Advanced Certificate Level 6
Qualifications: These programmes are validated by QQI and lead to a Level 5 Certificate in Forestry (5M3425) and a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Forestry (6M4337).
Tel: 049 433 8108
Email: ballyhaise.college@teagasc.ie
Web: www.teagasc.ie/education