| Course Name |
Dairy Farm Management - Professional |
| Course Provider |
Kildalton Agricultural College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
University College Dublin, Moorepark Teagasc Food Research Centre |
| Course Code |
74321 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Teagasc |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Diploma (Level 7 NFQ)
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Special Purpose |
University College Dublin |
Level 7 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Fermoy, Piltown |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Aims
This Professional Diploma (Level 7 Special Purpose Award) will be promoted as the industry recognised award for professional dairy farm managers. The programme will be unique in bringing together an integrated team of highly specialised...
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This Professional Diploma (Level 7 Special Purpose Award) will be promoted as the industry recognised award for professional dairy farm managers. The programme will be unique in bringing together an integrated team of highly specialised Teagasc staff including College Lecturers, Moorepark Research staff, Dairy and Financial Knowledge Transfer Specialists with input from guest lecturers including commercial dairy farmers and the dairy industry.
Location
Students will complete two years professional work experience on approved progressive commercial dairy farms. Students will also attend block release periods at Kildalton College and at the Teagasc Animal & Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark.
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| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Application Method: Direct to College
Details of application dates, application forms, application procedures, required documentation and contact persons can be downloaded from www.teagasc.ie/training/courses/pfmp.asp |
| Duration |
2 years |
| Comment |
Awarding Body: This award programme is validated by UCD
Location: Host Dairy Farm / Kildalton College / Teagasc Research Centre, Moorepark |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Course Structure and Content
This 40 credit programme consists of four modules:
Dairy Farm Expansion and Development
Dairy Technology
Dairy Farm Management
Dairy Professional Work Experience
The programme is unique in that students will compl...
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This 40 credit programme consists of four modules:
Dairy Farm Expansion and Development
Dairy Technology
Dairy Farm Management
Dairy Professional Work Experience
The programme is unique in that students will complete two years professional work experience on approved progressive commercial dairy farms. For three consecutive days per month students will attend block release days in Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre Moorepark or Kildalton College.
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| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must possess a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture or an equivalent major agricultural award. Applicants will be shortlisted and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed prior to selection for entry to the programme. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Prospects
This course is aimed at those intending manage commercial dairy farm units as an owner, partner or employed manager. |
| Further Enquiries |
Teagasc, Kildalton Agricultural College,
Piltown, Co Kilkenny
Phone: 051 644400
Email: paul.hennessy@teagasc.ie
kildalton.college@teagasc.ie |
| Application Date |
Online application available at
https://www.teagasc.ie/education/going-to-college/application-forms/ |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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