| Course Name |
Agriculture - Full Time |
| Course Provider |
Kildalton Agricultural College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Clonakilty Agricultural College, Gurteen Agricultural College, Mountbellew Agricultural College, Pallaskenry Agricultural College |
| Course Code |
5M2373 |
| Course Type |
Teagasc |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Mountbellew, Clonakilty, Ballyhaise, Piltown, Gurteen, Pallaskenry, Kildalton |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Aims:
This course, accredited by QQI, is the introductory course for young people who wish to make their career as farmers. The course is suitable for people seeking employment on farms.
Graduates of the course are eligible to:
- Progres...
Hide-Course Aims:
This course, accredited by QQI, is the introductory course for young people who wish to make their career as farmers. The course is suitable for people seeking employment on farms.
Graduates of the course are eligible to:
- Progress to a Level 6 Green Cert or an Advanced Certificate in Agriculture
- Transfer to year two of the Higher Certificate in Agriculture or a BSc in Agriculture at an Institute of Technology
- Transfer to linked courses at Institutes of Technology through the Higher Education Links scheme.
Course Structure and Content
The course consists of a combination of formal course work and a period of practical learning. The formal course work is split 50:50 (approx) between practical/ skills training and classroom (theoretical) sessions. The course consists of a range of mandatory and elective modules. Students choose a cluster of elective modules in one of the following specialisms: dairy production, drystock production, machinery and crop production.
On-Farm Practical Learning Period
Students on the full-time programme spend a 12-week practical learning period on an approved training farm which has the enterprise of their specialism.
On successful completion of the course students are awarded the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture. This does not meet the training requirement for Stamp Duty Exemption.
Note: Further education Agricultural courses are under review and substantial changes ma be made in 2017.
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| FET Code |
5M2373 - Agriculture Level 5 |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Applications should be made directly to the college of the applicant's choice offering the course by the 1st June in the year of application for course commencement in September of that year or to Regional Education Centre.
Applicants can apply to more than one college but must submit a separate application form to each college.
Due to the continuing high demand for this course; applicants are strongly advised to apply to a number of agricultural colleges when making their application. |
| Duration |
1 year full-time(2 years part-time) |
| Comment |
On successful completion of the course students are awarded the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture.
**This does not meet the training requirement for Stamp Duty Exemption.
Viability of Courses
In the event that that there are insufficient applications received for a particular further education course to be viable; Teagasc reserve the right not to run the course. |
| Course Fee |
See Teagasc website for various fees.
https://www.teagasc.ie/education/going-to-college/course-charges/ |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+This course is offered on a full-time basis at colleges. Applicants for the full-time programme must be 17 years old or over on 1 January following entry to the course. This course will be of most benefit to anyone who has completed the senior cycle ...
Hide-This course is offered on a full-time basis at colleges. Applicants for the full-time programme must be 17 years old or over on 1 January following entry to the course. This course will be of most benefit to anyone who has completed the senior cycle at second level (Leaving Certificate or equivalent).
The course may also be offered on a part-time basis to mature students at Agricultural Colleges and Teagasc Regional Education Centres. Applicants must be 23 years old or over on 1 January following entry to the course.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression Students with this Level 5 award may progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture or a Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farm Administration (Teagasc Green Cert).
Students with this Level 5 award may apply, via th...
Hide-Progression Students with this Level 5 award may progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture or a Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farm Administration (Teagasc Green Cert).
Students with this Level 5 award may apply, via the Higher Education Links Scheme, for the Higher Certificate in Agriculture/BSc in Agriculture. Students with the Level 5 award at merit or distinction may apply directly to Waterford, Cork and Dundalk ITs for direct entry to Year 2 of the Higher Certificate in Agriculture/BSc in Agriculture (applicants should check with the relevant IT).
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| Further Enquiries |
Kildalton College: 051 644 400
Ballyhaise College: 049 433 8108
Clonakilty College: 023 883 3302
Gurteen College: 067 212 82
Mountbellew College: 090 967 9205
Pallaskenry College: 061 393 100 |
| Financial Support |
Teagasc Grant Scheme may apply (Means Tested) |
| Interview |
June of each year |
| Application Date |
Applications should be made by 1st June directly to the college of the applicant’s choice.
Applicants can apply to more than one college but must submit a separate application form to each college. |
| Course Web Page |
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