Agriculture - Green Cert
his one year Level 6 QQI course in Agriculture provides a foundation in Agriculture Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Agricultural area. The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
This is a one year, full time course running from September to May.
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 in Agriculture, Horticulture, or equivalent. Exemptions may be granted to mature applicants. Entry is subject to interview.
For mature students these requirements need not apply and applications will be considered based on a proven interest in organic farming.
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
The course is suitable for people seeking employment on farms or working on their own farms. Graduates of the course are eligible to:
- Transfer to linked courses at Institutes of Technology through the Higher Education Links Scheme
- Farm Manager in the Beef/ Sheep Sector
- Gain employment on a farm either in Ireland or Aboard
- Run and manage their own farm enterprise at home
Further Courses of Study
Bachelor of Business in Rural Enterprise and Agribusiness (Level 7) Galway/Mayo IT (GMIT) - ATU
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Environmental Management (Level 7) Galway/Mayo IT (GMIT) - ATU
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – HETAC Level 7 Waterford Institute of Technology - SETU Waterford
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science – HETAC Level 7 Waterford Institute of Technology - SETU Waterford
BSc in Land Management in Agriculture/Forestry/Horticulture – HETAC Level 8 Waterford Institute of Technology - SETU Waterford
Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) University College Dublin
Further information
Course commences September 2024.
Mature students are welcome to apply. Formal academic qualifications not required. For mature students applications will be considered based on a proven interest in organic farming.
NO FEES for September 2024
Means tested grants are available from SUSI. Please visit http://www.susi.ie/for more information and to make an application.
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Successful completion of this course will result in a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture 6M20486. This course is also known as the ‘Green Cert’ for taxation purposes.
Farm Management and Business Planning 6N20462
Work Practice 6N1947
Beef Management 6N20465
Sheep Management 6N20466
Farm Equipment Fabrication 6N2243
Farm Performance Measurement 6N3005
Capstone for Agriculture 6N20464
Communications 6N1950
Sustainable Farming 6N20463
Grassland Management 6N20472
All Terrain Vehicle Operations 5N1752
6M20486 - Agriculture.
Award: Successful completion of this course will result in a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture 6M20486. This course is also known as the ‘Green Cert’ for taxation purposes.
Tel: 094 90 75000
Email: Westport@mayocollege.ie
Web: www.mayocollege.ie