Agriculture - Advanced

Duration

1 Year Full Time - 36 Weeks

Entry Requirements

Note: Learners seeking to work as agricultural workers need excellent hand-eye coordination skills; excellent listening skills; an ability to work well with others; physical stamina; physical strength and mechanical skills to operate machinery.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Education: NFQ Level 5 in a relevant disciple when accessing a Level 6 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English. Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway. Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees?(Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
- Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
- Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a broad range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course and be able to exercise initiative and independence when carrying out course activities

Careers / Further progression

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to facilitate Agriculture Discussion Groups.

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner acquire the skills, knowledge and competency required to work independently in agriculture, supervising and managing the operation of a range of farming activities in a supervised environment and/or to progress to further or higher education.

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