| Course Name |
Forestry - Advanced |
| Course Provider |
Ballyhaise Agricultural College |
| Course Code |
6M4337 |
| 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) |
Ballyhaise |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Aims
The Level 6 Certificate in Forestry course provides a viable option for those who want to obtain a recognised qualification and specialised skills awards. Students with a Level 6 forestry qualification can also progress to higher educ...
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The Level 6 Certificate in Forestry course provides a viable option for those who want to obtain a recognised qualification and specialised skills awards. Students with a Level 6 forestry qualification can also progress to higher education at degree level and offers training for people who intend to take up employment in the forestry industry as forest supervisors or self employed contractors.
Course structure and content
The course runs over 24 weeks from September to June and includes a 12 week Practical Learning Period.
Practical skills in the forest and classroom theory are spread out in three week blocks over the academic year.
• Forest Management
• Forest Establishment
• Business Management
• Skills Training
• Work Practice
The teaching and learning methods include class room lectures, field trips and industry involvement.
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| FET Code |
6M4337 - Forestry Level 6 |
| Duration |
24 weeks - September to June.
12 weeks full-time course work, 12 weeks Practical Learning Period |
| Comment |
Students who successfully complete the programme students are awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Forestry. This award meets the training requirements for Stamp Duty Exemption and DAFM Schemes. |
| Entry Requirements |
Entry Requirements and application procedures
Students who have completed the Level 5 certificate in Forestry are eligible to apply. Apply directly to Ballyhaise College. Selection for places is by interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression
Level 6 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 - means tested |
| 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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