| Course Name |
Agriculture - Dairy Herd Management |
| Course Provider |
Ballyhaise Agricultural College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Clonakilty Agricultural College, Gurteen Agricultural College, Kildalton Agricultural College, Mountbellew Agricultural College, Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry |
| Course Code |
5M20454 6M20486 |
| Course Type |
Teagasc |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Mountbellew, Clonakilty, Ballyhaise, Gurteen, Pallaskenry, Kildalton |
| FET Code |
5M20454 - Agriculture Level 5
6M20486 - Agriculture Level 6 |
| Duration |
2 years |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Starts Late August / Early September 2021
Applications are made online through the Teagasc public website |
| Application Date |
Application Process:
The initial application should be made for the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture Programme. Applications are made online through the Teagasc public website - Application weblink below.
Level 6
Applications for courses commencing in September 2021 will open in Mid February 2021 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must be 17 years old or over on 1st January following entry to Year 1.
Students, who have completed the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture, or equivalent course, are eligible to apply for the Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Dairy Herd Management).
Applicants with relevant prior learning and/or life experience will also be considered. |
| Interview |
June / July |
| Course Fee |
Level 5 €990
Level 6 €990
Net of accommodation and food costs.
Where an applicant is the holder of a major award at Level 6 or higher, an additional course charge of €1,000 is applied. |
| Financial Support |
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Teagasc student maintenance grant Teagasc provides student maintenance grants to eligible students participating on full-time Level 5 and Level 6 programmes. Assessment for eligibility is based on criteria similar to those for higher educatio...
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Teagasc student maintenance grant Teagasc provides student maintenance grants to eligible students participating on full-time Level 5 and Level 6 programmes. Assessment for eligibility is based on criteria similar to those for higher education student maintenance grants.
Please note that Teagasc student maintenance grant applications are not processed by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). Additional information can be accessed at: www.teagasc.ie/education/ going-to-college/grants/
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| Comment |
Expand+Qualifications: These programmes are validated by QQI and lead to a Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture Award (5M20454) and a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (6M20486).
COVID 19 Contingency Planning
In line with government/HSE guideli...
Hide-Qualifications: These programmes are validated by QQI and lead to a Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture Award (5M20454) and a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (6M20486).
COVID 19 Contingency Planning
In line with government/HSE guidelines, your college or centre will advise you on specific COVID-19 requirements as they arise including social distancing requirements, COVID-19 hygiene and etiquette best practice, and if necessary personal protection equipment that you yourself may need to provide and wear.
Elements of your course will involve remote delivery and online learning. To engage with the programme and to facilitate learning you should have access to the internet, a working email and a desktop/laptop/notepad or other suitable device.
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| Course Content |
Aim:
To equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and capabilities for the role of dairy herd technician/manager on their home farm or as an employed farm technician, herd manager.
This full-time dairy education option is offered at:
Teagasc Ballyhaise College, Teagasc Clonakilty College, Gurteen Agricultural College, Teagasc Kildalton College, Mountbellew Agricultural College, and Salesian Pallaskenry Agricultural College, Co Limerick. |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Sample content from the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture programme
What will I study?
QQI Code Title Level Credits
5N20368 Principles of Agriculture 5 15
5N20371 Farm Safety and Farm Assurance 5 15
5N20374 Soils and the Environment 5...
Hide-Sample content from the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture programme
What will I study?
QQI Code Title Level Credits
5N20368 Principles of Agriculture 5 15
5N20371 Farm Safety and Farm Assurance 5 15
5N20374 Soils and the Environment 5 10
5N20377 Farm Business and Technology 5 10
5N20380 Safe Use of Pesticide Products 5 5
5N20388 Beef Husbandry * 5 10
5N20396 Dairy Husbandry * 5 10
5N20399 Grass Production * 5 10
5N1433 Work Practice 5 15
Electives* 5 20
Sample content from the Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture Programme (Dairy Herd Management)
QQI Code Title Level Credits
6N20462 Farm Management and Business Planning 6 10
6N20463 Sustainable Farming in the Environment 6 10
6N20464 Sustainable Farm Development 6 15
6N0305 Managing Ruminant Nutrition 6 10
6N3525 Applied Livestock Breeding 6 5
6N20471 Dairy Husbandry Management 6 15
6N20472 Grassland Management 6 5
6N20476 Milking Process Technique 6 5
6N20485 Grazing Platform Designs 6 5
6N1947 Work Practice 6 15
Electives* 6 25
*Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college/centre
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Transfer and progression Teagasc/UCD Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management:
Learners who successfully complete the Advanced Certificate in Agriculture may apply to progress to the Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management.
Higher Education Links Scheme:
Learners may seek opportunities in higher education through the Higher Education Links Scheme, or through advanced entry. Please contact the relevant higher education institute for further information |
| Further Enquiries |
Kildalton: 051 644 400
Clonakilty: 023 883 2500
Ballyhaise: 049 433 8108
Pallaskenry: 061 393 100
Gurteen: 067 21282
Mountbellew: 0909 679205
web: https://www.teagasc.ie/education/courses/ |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |