| Course Name |
Adult Green Cert - Part-time |
| Course Provider |
Kildalton Agricultural College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Clonakilty Agricultural College, Gurteen Agricultural College, Mountbellew Agricultural College, Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry |
| Course Code |
5M20454 6S20487 |
| Course Type |
Teagasc |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
Special Purpose |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Day release, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Mountbellew, Clonakilty, Ballyhaise, Piltown, Gurteen, Pallaskenry, Kildalton |
| FET Code |
5M20454 - Agriculture
6S20487 - Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (Teagasc Green Cert) |
| Duration |
2 to 2.5 years on a part-time basis |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Contact your Local Teagasc Education Officer for start dates |
| Application Date |
Application Process: Enquires should be made locally to Teagasc colleges and centres. Subsequently applications are made online through the Teagasc public website: link below |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must be 23 years of age or older when starting this programme. |
| Course Fee |
Costs:
€1,700 |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Grants
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+Offered at Teagasc Regional Education Centres and Agricultural Colleges
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 ...
Hide-Offered at Teagasc Regional Education Centres and Agricultural Colleges
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: This course, accredited by QQI, is designed for students that are 23 or over, and want to complete the course on a part-time basis. |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+The course content for both the part-time and distance Education Green Certificates is the same. The table below gives a sample of what the learner will study.
QQI Code / Title / Level / Credits
5N1433 Work Practice (home farm) 5 15
5N20368 Pr...
Hide-The course content for both the part-time and distance Education Green Certificates is the same. The table below gives a sample of what the learner will study.
QQI Code / Title / Level / Credits
5N1433 Work Practice (home farm) 5 15
5N20368 Principles of Agriculture 5 15
5N20371 Farm Safety and Farm Assurance 5 15
5N20374 Soils and the Environment 5 15
5N20377 Farm Business and Technology 5 10
5N20380 Safe Use of Pesticide Products 5 5
Personal Development module* 5 15
Electives* 5 30
6N1947 Work Practice (Home Farm) 6 15
6N3005 Farm Performance Measurement 6 5
6N20462 Farm Management and Business Planning 6 10
6N20463 Sustainable Farming in the Environment 6 10
6N3525/ 6N20472/6N20468
(Applied Livestock Breeding & Grassland Management)
or (Crop Production Management)6 10
* Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college/centre.
Involves classroom and practical instruction and remote learning.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Graduates of the course are eligible to progress to a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture programme, or apply for entry to linked courses at Institutes of Technology through the Higher Education Links Scheme. |
| Further Enquiries |
Kildalton College: 051 644 400
Ballyhaise College: 049 433 8108
Clonakilty College: 023 883 2500
Gurteen College: 067 212 82
Mountbellew College: 090 967 9205
Pallaskenry College: 061 393 100 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |