Expand+There is a separate application process for each programme. Applicants to the level 5 Certificate must be 17 years or over on 1st January following entry Level 5, and ideally should have completed the senior cycle of second level education.

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Hide-There is a separate application process for each programme. Applicants to the level 5 Certificate must be 17 years or over on 1st January following entry Level 5, and ideally should have completed the senior cycle of second level education.

Students must successfully complete the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture, or equivalent course, to meet the entry requirements for the Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Drystock Herd Management). Applicants with relevant prior learning and/or life experience will also be considered.

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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+The recommended training for someone seeking a career in the drystock farm sector is to complete the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture Programme & Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Drystock Management) Programme This t...

Hide-The recommended training for someone seeking a career in the drystock farm sector is to complete the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture Programme & Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Drystock Management) Programme This training will equip the graduate with knowledge, skills and capabilities for a role as a herd – flock manager or farm technician. Graduates of this option may also seek employment opportunities in the broader agri-food sector.

This full time drystock education option is offered at:

Teagasc Ballyhaise College, Co. Cavan

Gurteen Agricultural College, Co. Tipperary

Teagasc Clonakilty College, Co. Cork

Mountbellew Agricultural College, Co. Galway

Teagasc Kildalton College, Co. Kilkenny

Salesian Pallaskenry Agricultural College, Co Limerick

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Sample content from the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture programme (* Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college / centre):

QQI Code / Title / Level / Credits
5N1433 Work Practice 5 15
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Sample content from the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture programme (* Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college / centre):

QQI Code / Title / Level / Credits
5N1433 Work Practice 5 15
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
5N20385 Sheep Husbandry * 5 10
5N20399 Grass Production * 5 10

Electives* 5 20

Sample content from the Teagasc Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Drystock Management) programme:

QQI Code / Title / Level / Credits
6N1947 Work Practice 6 15
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
6N20465 Beef Husbandry Management 6 15
6N20472 Grassland Management 6 5

Electives* 6 35

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Learners who successfully complete the Advanced Certificate in Agriculture may seek progression opportunities in higher education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. To get full details of the range of Higher Education insti...

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Learners who successfully complete the Advanced Certificate in Agriculture may seek progression opportunities in higher education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. To get full details of the range of Higher Education institutions and programmes available under the scheme, please contact the admissions office of the individual Higher Education institution or visit www.cao.ie.

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 herd managers.