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The Teagasc Authority approved the introduction of means testing of maintenance grants for students attending Further Level Courses at Teagasc and Private Agricultural Colleges in 2012.

Means testing will apply to Teagasc Level 5 and Level...

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The Teagasc Authority approved the introduction of means testing of maintenance grants for students attending Further Level Courses at Teagasc and Private Agricultural Colleges in 2012.

Means testing will apply to Teagasc Level 5 and Level 6 full-time courses for the academic year 2022/2023.

Teagasc student maintenance grants are paid through Teagasc and the grant scheme is managed by Teagasc. The Teagasc grant scheme will be implemented along the lines of the National Student Grant Scheme 2021 but varies in respect of what 'add backs' are used to determine overall reckonable income.

Please note that applicants cannot apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) to be means tested for a Teagasc Student Maintenance Grant.

All queries on Teagasc Student Maintenance Grants should be directed to:

Email: teagascmaintenancegrant@southwestern.ie
Phone: 0818 161 000

Additional information can be accessed at: https://www.teagasc.ie/education/going-to-college/student-maintenance-grants/

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.

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

Expand+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.

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Hide-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.

Advanced entry into higher education: Holders of a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture can apply for advanced entry into certain degree programmes. Places are limited. Additional information can be accessed via the relevant college website.

Employment: Graduates of the Advanced Certificate can progress into employment in roles such as a dairy herd technician or herd managers.