| Course Name |
Crops & Machinery Management |
| Course Provider |
Kildalton 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) |
Piltown, Kildalton |
| Course Content |
Expand+This course provides students with the latest technology, information and management skills necessary for a future career in tillage farming and industries ancillary to tillage farming. The course is suitable for those:
- Preparing to take over the ...
Hide-This course provides students with the latest technology, information and management skills necessary for a future career in tillage farming and industries ancillary to tillage farming. The course is suitable for those:
- Preparing to take over the family tillage farm
- Seeking further training in farm management
- Seeking employment in the agri-business service sector
- Transferring to year 2 of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Waterford IT.
Location
The course is based at Kildalton College. Some of the modules are delivered at Waterford Institute of Technology.
Course Structure and Content
Students initially complete a 12-week practical learning period from August until November. Practical learning options include large-scale tillage farms, contractors or machinery dealerships. Course work (20 weeks) is delivered by Kildalton College.
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| FET Code |
6M2254 |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Apply directly to the College. Selection for places is by interview. Course commences in September. |
| Duration |
1 year
12 weeks practical learning, 20 weeks course work. |
| Comment |
The course is based at Kildalton College.
On successful completion of the programme students are awarded a
QQI Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Level 6). This award meets the training requirements for Stamp Duty Exemption and DAFM Schemes.
The locations offering these course are subject to change.
Note: Further education Agricultural Courses are under review and substantial changes may be made in 2017. |
| Subjects Taught |
The course content includes machinery operation and maintenance, welding and fabrication, mechanisation, crop husbandry and financial management. The course includes field trips and outside involvement from the industry. |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants with QQI Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture eligible to apply. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Students who achieve merit or distinction awards are eligible to apply for direct entry to year 2 of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Level 7 at Waterford Institute of Technology. |
| Further Enquiries |
Kildalton Agricultural College,
Tel: 061 644400
Location subject to change. |
| Financial Support |
Teagasc Grant Scheme |
| Interview |
June of each year |
| Application Date |
By 1st June, however, late applications up to September maybe accepted. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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