| Course Name |
Forestry |
| Course Provider |
Ballyhaise Agricultural College |
| Course Code |
5M3425 |
| 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, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballyhaise |
| Course Content |
Expand+The course provides sound understanding of the fundamental knowledge and the essential skills required for those involved in forestry operations.
The course is aimed at those who are:
- Looking to expand or update their skills and training
- Lo...
Hide-The course provides sound understanding of the fundamental knowledge and the essential skills required for those involved in forestry operations.
The course is aimed at those who are:
- Looking to expand or update their skills and training
- Looking to improve career prospects
- Looking to obtain a recognised qualification
- Looking to advance to higher level education
On completion of the course graduates will be competent in a range of relevant areas including carrying out safe work practices, communicating effectively and developing career skills.
Location
The course is offered at Teagasc College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan
Course Structure and Content
The course is full time from September to May and includes an eight week Practical Learning Period in March and April. The course combines practical skills in forestry.
Classroom theory includes silviculture, forest safety and sustainable forestry, forest development, forest calculations and leadership.
Practical skills include:
• Chainsaw maintenance
• Chainsaw felling
• ATV operation
• Pesticide application
• Fencing
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| FET Code |
5M3425 - Forestry Level 5 |
| Duration |
1 year - 26 weeks full-time course work, eight weeks Practical Learning Period |
| Comment |
Students who successfully complete this one year programme are awarded the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Forestry. (This does not meet the training requirement for stamp duty exemption.)
Location
The course is offered at Teagasc College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan |
| Entry Requirements |
There is no minimum educational requirement for the course but applicants who have achieved a leaving certificate standard of education are likely to benefit most. All applicants will be interviewed and will need to demonstrate an interest in the subject. Applicants must be over 17 years on 1 January following entry to the course. Mature students are welcome. Applications can be made directly to Ballyhaise College by 1st June. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Students with the Level 5 Award can progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Forestry. Level 5 forestry graduates may also apply via the advanced entry system into year 2 of the Bachelor Degree in Forestry Level 7 (WD076) at Waterford Institute of Technology. |
| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 049 433 8108
Email: ballyhaise.college@teagasc.ie
Web: www.teagasc.ie/training |
| Financial Support |
Teagasc Grant Scheme |
| Alternative Entry |
Mature Students welcome to apply |
| Interview |
Interview June |
| Application Date |
By 1st June |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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