| Course Name |
Agricultural Mechanisation |
| Course Provider |
Pallaskenry Agricultural College |
| Course Code |
6M2254 |
| Course Type |
Teagasc |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Pallaskenry |
| Course Content |
This course provides young people with knowledge and skills required for:
- Working in the farm machinery industry, e.g. agricultural contractors, fabricators and machinery sales, etc.
- Running an agricultural contracting business
- Transferring to year two of the B Eng (Agriculture) in IT Tralee. |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Apply directly to the College. Selection for places is by interview.
Course commences in September each year. |
| Duration |
16 months |
| Comment |
On successful completion of the programme students are awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture.
This award meets the training requirements for Stamp Duty Exemption and DAFM Schemes.
Note: Further education Agricultural Courses are under review and substantial changes may be made in 2017. |
| Subjects Taught |
Course content includes maintenance and repair of machinery, vehicle electrical principles, workshop practices, crop management and production equipment, farm vehicle maintenance, work practice, business management, business planning and information technology. |
| Entry Requirements |
Students who have completed the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture are eligible to apply. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Students who successfully complete the Advanced Certificate in
Agricultural Mechanisation and are successful in an interview can gain entry to year two of the Bachelor of Engineering (Agricultural) Level 7 at the Institute of Technology Tralee. |
| Further Enquiries |
Derek O'Donoghue - Principal,
Pallaskenry College,
Tel: 061 393 100
email: info@pallaskenry.com |
| Interview |
June /July |
| Application Date |
By 1st June - late applications up to September maybe accepted. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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