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This is a one-year course/programme to provide students with skills and knowledge required for organic farming. This course will give learners the fundamental knowledge necessary for a career in the Organic Farming Industry. The course will incorporate many practical skills and demonstrations.
COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT
- Soils and Crop Production
- Farm Environment
- Work Experience
- Alternative Farm Enterprises
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- Organic Animal Production
- Communications
- Food Crops
- Organic Production Principles
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CAREER PROSPECTS
Students who qualify in this area can pursue further study and a career in:
- Organic Agriculture
- Agriculture
- Organic Vegetable Production
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- Own Business
- Farmers Markets
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CERTIFICATION
Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC): Level 5 - Certificate in Organic Agriculture
Due to ongoing developments in FETAC, award names and content are subject to change.
HIGHER EDUCATION
FETAC graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of Technology and Universities for follow-on courses.
GARDA VETTING
Garda Vetting is a requirement on courses / programmes where students / learners have access to children or vulnerable adults. Prior to attending work experience students / learners must be vetted by the Gardai. All students / learners being offered a place on a course/programme will be issued with Garda Vetting forms by post with the course offer.
Students / learners who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland / Northern Ireland and for whom Garda Vetting is unavailable are required to provide vetting from the relevant police authorities.
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