Course description

This agriculture studies course develops a range of technical skills and knowledge, including land use, farming practice, crop and livestock science, food production, sustainability and environmental management. In this course you will gain a deeper understanding of the technical, ethical, scientific and business principles that hold the Irish agricultural industry to a high standard.
Course Content

Animal Welfare
Health & Safety on the Farm
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Communications
Work Experience
Start Your Own Business
Beef Production
Farm Business Organisation
Organic Principles & Procedures

Course Certification: 5M2768 – QQI Level 5 Animal Care

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates progress to employment in various areas including:

Degree Progression Options

DKIT | Bachelor of Science (Hons) Agriculture | Level 8
UCD | Bachelor Agriculture Science | Level 8
MTU | Ordinary Bachelor of Science Agriculture | Level 7
ATU | Ordinary Bachelor of Science Agriculture | Level 7
MTU Kerry Campus | Ordinary Bachelor Engineering – Agricultural Engineering | Level 7
SETU Waterford Campus | Bachelor of Science Forestry | Level 7
TUS Limerick Campuses |Agricultural Mechanisation Pallaskenry Agricultural College & TUS Limerick Campus|Level 7
ATU | Ordinary Bachelor of Science Agriculture | Agriculture & Enviromental Management | Level 7

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