Agriculture
Practical experience in a farm environment will form an integral part of the course and may take place at a number of locations.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This is a one year, full time course running from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. For mature students these requirements need not apply and applications will be considered based on a proven interest in organic farming. Entry will be subject to interview.
Careers / Further progression
Career Options/Progression
Progression in Westport College of Further Education to Agriculture Level 6.
Holders of a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture may progress to further studies at Institutes of Technology/Universities or directly enter employment in agriculture, the food industry or associated environmentally sustainable enterprises.
Further Courses of Study
Bachelor of Business in Rural Enterprise and Agribusiness (Level 7) Galway/Mayo IT (GMIT) - Now ATU Galway
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Environmental Management (Level 7) Galway/Mayo IT (GMIT) - Now ATU Galway
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Level 7 Waterford Institute of Technology - Now SETU
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science – Level 7 Waterford Institute of Technology - Now SETU
BSc in Land Management in Agriculture/Forestry/Horticulture – Level 8 Waterford Institute of Technology - Now SETU
Further information
Course commences September 2024.
Mature students are welcome to apply. Formal academic qualifications not required.
NO FEES for September 2024
Means tested grants are available from SUSI. Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
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Beef Husbandry 5N20388
Communications 5N0690
Farm Business and Technology 5N20377
Farm Safety and Farm Assurance 5N20371
Mechanical Pesticide Application 5N20435
Principals of Agriculture 5N20368
Safe Use of Pesticide Products 5N20380
Sheep Husbandry 5N20385
Soils and the Environment 5N20374
Tractor Maintenance 5N29426
Work Practice 5N1433
Workshop Skills 5N20429
All Terrain Vehicle Operations 5N1752
Manual Pesticide Application 5N20438
Course Evaluation
Course work will be evaluated on the basis of written examinations, project work and practical skill.
5M20454 - Agriculture.
Award: Successful completion of this course will result in a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture, 5M20454.
Tel: 094 90 75000
Email: Westport@mayocollege.ie
Web: www.mayocollege.ie