| Course Name |
Agriculture - Specific Purpose in Farm Administration - Green Cert |
| Course Provider |
Galway Teagasc Training Centre - Athenry |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Clare Teagasc Training Centre - Ennis |
| Course Code |
6S3006 |
| Course Type |
Teagasc |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
Special Purpose |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Day release, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Ennis, Athenry |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Aims
This course, accredited by QQI, is suitable for people who wish to meet the minimum educational qualification requirement for Stamp Duty Exemption on the transfer of land. It does not provide a progression opportunity for those wishing ...
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This course, accredited by QQI, is suitable for people who wish to meet the minimum educational qualification requirement for Stamp Duty Exemption on the transfer of land. It does not provide a progression opportunity for those wishing to complete a third level agricultural course.
Locations
This course is offered at six agricultural colleges - Ballyhaise, Clonakilty, Gurteen, Kildalton, Mountbellew and Pallaskenry. It is also provided at Teagasc Regional Education Centres subject to resources and demand.
Course Structure and Content
The course extends over 12 months and is delivered by a combination of on-farm practical learning course work delivered on benchmarking farms, and block release course work at the college amounting to four weeks. During the course, students operate their home farm to a farm development plan in conjunction with the Teagasc tutors. They must also carry out projects on their home farm.
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| FET Code |
6S3006 - Specific Purpose Certificate in Farm Administration (Teagasc Green Cert) |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Apply directly to the college of your choice by June for commencement the following September (or to your local Teagasc Regional Education Centre). Course commences in September each year. |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
On successful completion of the Teagasc Green Cert, students are awarded the QQI Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farm Administration. This course meets the training requirement for Stamp Duty Exemption and DAFM Schemes. |
| Entry Requirements |
Students who have completed the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture, or equivalent course, are eligible to apply. Apply directly to a college or Teagasc Regional Education Centre. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression
Students may apply for a place on an Advanced Certificate in Agriculture Programme. |
| Further Enquiries |
Galway/Clare
Serena Gibbons
Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway
Email: serena.gibbons@teagasc.ie
Phone: 091 845 813
Teagasc,
Station Rd.,
Ennis, Co. Clare
Phone: 065 682 8676 |
| Application Date |
By June each year for commencement the following September of the year of application. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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