Teagasc
The Certificate in farming
is the main training programme for young people who seek a career in
farming. It is a three-year programme combining:
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Classroom and practical instruction
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Placement on a host farm
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Work experience, including projects, on the home farm.
There are five Certificate in Farming programme options:
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General Agriculture
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Horse Production
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Pig Production
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Poultry Production
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Commercial Horticulture.
All school leavers going into farming should undertake one of these courses.
Qualification: Certificate in Farming
Duration: 3 years
Course Structure:
The most comprehensive route to follow is the one year (Certificate
in Agriculture) course in an agricultural college, followed by two years
specialising in one of the five programme options.
For those who are unable to attend an agricultural college, it is possible
in some options to undertake the training on a part-time basis by attending
your nearest Teagasc District Training Centre, for about two days per week
during the September-January periods, over three consecutive years.
All trainees spend 12 weeks on a host farm to develop personal skills
and broaden experience.
Entry Requirements:
There is no minimum qualification for entry to the course.
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age on October 1st,
in the year of entry.
Application Procedures:
For full details contact your local Teagasc Education Officer
Course Title:
General Agriculture
Course Locations: Agricultural Colleges or District Training Centers.
Application Procedures:
For full details contact your local Teagasc Education Officer
Course Title:
Horse ProductionCourse Locations: Kildalton College,
Piltown, Co. Kilkenny.
Application Procedures:
For full details contact: The Principal,
Kildalton College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny
Course Title:
Pig Production
Course Locations: Mellows College, Athenry, Co. Galway.
Application Procedures:
For full details contact: The Principal,
Mellows College, Athenry ,Co. Galway
Course Title:
Poultry Production Course
Locations: Mellows College, Athenry, Co. Galway.
Application Procedures:
For full details contact: The Principal,
Mellows College, Athenry, Co. Galway
Further information
on all training courses from the local Education Officers
Education Officer
Teagasc
Abbey Road
Ballinrobe
Co. Mayo
Tel: 092-41125
Mr. Seamus Mulchrone
Teagasc
Bunree Road
Ballina
Co. Mayo
Tel: 096-22077
 
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