Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Production)
| Course Duration | 2 years on a part-time basis |
|---|---|
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Course Code | 5M20454 |
| Location | Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Clonakilty Agricultural Colleges |
| Application | Direct to college (availability of courses is subject to demand) |
Entry Requirements and Application Procedures
Applicants must be 17 years old or over on 1 January following entry to the course.
Course Aims
At the end of this programme, students will be able to competently carry out key activities and manage a pig enterprise. Students will have acquired the necessary knowledge, skill and competence to progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Management) programme.
Course Locations
The course will take place in Ballyhaise Agricultural College, or Clonakilty Agricultural College in conjunction with Moorepark Pig Development Department.
Progression
Students can progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Management) programme.