Level 5 Certificate in Forestry
| Course Duration | 26 weeks full-time course work, eight weeks Practical Learning Period |
|---|---|
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Course Code | 5M3425 |
| Progression | Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Forestry Level 7 Bachelor Degree in Forestry – WIT Advanced entry YEAR 2 |
| Location | Ballyhaise College, Co. Cavan |
| Application | Apply Online |
| Maintenance Grant | Teagasc Grant Scheme (Means Tested) |
- Teagasc College Prospectus (2024) (pdf)
Entry Requirements and application procedures
There is no minimum educational requirement for the course but applicants who have achieved a leaving certificate standard of education are likely to benefit most. All applicants will be interviewed and will need to demonstrate an interest in the subject. Applicants must be over 17 years on 1 January following entry to the course. Mature students are welcome. Applications can be made directly to Ballyhaise College by 1st June.
Course Aims
The Level 5 Certificate in Forestry course provides a sound understanding of the fundamental knowledge and the essential skills required for those involved in forestry operations.
The course is aimed at those who are:
- Looking to expand or update their skills and training
- Looking to improve career prospects
- Looking to obtain a recognised qualification
- Looking to advance to higher education
On completion of a course the participants will be competent in a range of relevant areas including carrying out safe work practices, communicating effectively and developing career skills.
Location
The course is offered at Teagasc College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan.
Course structure and content
The course is full time from September to May and includes an eight week Practical Learning Period in March and April. The course combines practical skills in forestry.
Classroom theory includes silviculture, forest safety and sustainable forestry, forest development, forest calculations and leadership. Practical skills include:
- Chainsaw maintenance
- Chainsaw felling
- ATV operation
- Pesticide application
- Fencing
Students who successfully complete this one year programme are awarded the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Forestry. (This does not meet the training requirement for stamp duty
exemption.)
Progression
Students with the Level 5 Cerificate in Forestry Award can progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Forestry. Progression is also available through the higher education links scheme.
Please contact the relevant higher education instutute for further information.