Advanced Certificate in Agriculture
| Duration: | One Year |
|---|---|
| Awarding Body: | FETAC |
| Course Code: | CAGRI |
| Progression: | Higher Certificate in Agriculture Higher Education Links Scheme to Third Level Courses |
| Location: | Agricultural Colleges and Teagasc Centres |
| Method of application: | Direct to College |
| Maintenance Grant: | Teagasc Grant (not means tested) |
Course Aim
This course, accredited by the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), is suitable for people who wish to make their career in farming but who do not wish to complete a third level agricultural course. The course is very suitable for future farmers and for people seeking employment on farms.
Locations
The Advanced Certificate in Agriculture is offered at six agricultural colleges - Ballyhaise, Clonakilty, Gurteen, Kildalton, Mountbellew and Pallaskenry. The course is also offered, on a part-time basis, at some Teagasc Training Centres, (see Advanced Certificate in Agriculture Adapted for Part-time farmers).
Entry Requirements and Application Procedures
Students who have completed the FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture are eligible to apply. Apply directly to college.
Course Structure and Content
The course extends over 15 months and is delivered by a combination of on-farm placement, course work delivered at local centres and on bench marking farms, and block release course work at the college.
During the course, students operate their home farm to a farm development plan in conjunction with the Teagasc tutors. They must also carry out projects on their home farm.
On successful completion, students are awarded the FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture. This meets the training requirement for Stamp Duty Exemption and for Installation Aid.
Progression
Students with an Advanced Certificate in Agriculture at merit or distinction may apply directly to Cork, Waterford or Dundalk ITs for direct entry to Year 2 of the Higher Certificate in Agriculture.
