Pig Management
This training will equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and capability to carry out key pig husbandry activities and mange a pig enterprise.
Programmes:
- Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Production)
- Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Management)
The programmes offered are the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Production) & Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Management). Students may also avail of the option to complete the technical modules in Pig Production on a part time basis. They will receive Component Awards for each module which can be used to build up to a full award.
Duration: 2 ½ years (typically on a part time basis – contact the college to confirm)
Qualifications: These programmes are validated by QQI and successsful completion leads to a:
- Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture Award ( 5M20454) and
- Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (6M20486)
Entry Requirements: There is a separate application process for each programme. Applicants must be 17 years old or over on 1 January following entry to the course. Applicants for the Level 6 programme must have successfully completed the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Production) programme.
Application Process: The initial application should be made for the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Production) Programme. Apply Online
Course Locations
The course will take place in Ballyhaise Agricultural College, or Clonakilty Agricultural College in conjunction with The Teagasc Pig Development Department Moorepark Pig Development Department.
Progression
This course may provide entry to other programmes via the higher links education scheme. Contact the relevant institution. or check www.cao.ie for more detail.
What will I study?
| Sample content from the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Production) Programme (* Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college / centre) | |||
| QQI Code | Title | Level | Credits |
| 5N20368 | Principles of Agriculture | 5 | 15 |
| 5N20371 | Farm Safety and Farm Assurance | 5 | 15 |
| 5N20374 | Soils and the Environment | 5 | 10 |
| 5N20377 | Farm Business and Technology | 5 | 10 |
| 5N20380 | Safe Use of Pesticide Products | 5 | 5 |
| 5N20393 | Pig Husbandry | 5 | 10 |
| 5N20411 | Nutrition Housing and Welfare of Pigs | 5 | 10 |
| 5N20444 | Pig Manure Handling | 5 | 5 |
| 5N20457 | Pig Industry Structure | 5 | 5 |
| 5N1433 | Work Practice | 5 | 15 |
| Self Development module | 5 | ||
| Electives | 5 | ||
| Sample content from the Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Management) Programme (* Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college / centre) | |||
| QQI Code | Title | Level | Credits |
| 6N20462 | Farm Management and Business Planning | 6 | 10 |
| 6N20463 | Sustainable Farming in the Environment | 6 | 10 |
| 6N20464 | Sustainable Farm Development (Capstone) | 6 | 15 |
| 6N20467 | Pig Husbandry Management | 6 | 15 |
| 6N20478 | Managing Pig Nutrition | 6 | 10 |
| 6N20479 | Pig Equipment Management | 6 | 10 |
| 6N20480 | Applied Pig Reproduction | 6 | 10 |
| 6N1947 | Work Practice | 6 | 15 |
| Personal Development Module * | 6 | 15 | |