Applicants for the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming course must hold at least a Level 6 Major Award (or equivalent) on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Irish Residents/Citizens who hold a PPSN – Apply for available places, or register your interest where appropriate:
This course at Teagasc Navan is scheduled to commence on 17 September 2026.
This course at Teagasc Roscommon is scheduled to commence on 04 September 2026.
Applications for the October 2026 intake for the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture followed by the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (Distance Education) course at Moorepark, Fermoy (Cork East) are now open. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. The course duration is approximately 14 months, with in person attendance at the centre required for one
weekday (Monday) every 3 weeks, although this schedule may be subject to change.
Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture followed by the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (Distance Education) at Gurteen College, County Tipperary, E53 TP93 : Applications Closed
Applications for this 2026 Gurteen course are now closed. Our next course is expected to start in January 2028 – to record your interest in this course, please email info@gurteencollege.ie or phone 067 21282. Our distance education course typically requires attendance one Friday per month over approx. 14 months but the structure is not yet set and will be confirmed nearer the time.
This course will begin on 28 October 2026
Applications for the September 2026 intake for the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture followed by the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (Distance Education) course at Clonakilty College are now open.
Places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. The course duration is approximately 14 months, with attendance at the college required for one weekday per month, although this schedule may be subject to change.
Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture followed by the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (Distance Education) at Mountbellew Agricultural College, County Galway : Applications Closed
The next Distance Education course at Mountbellew will commence in October 2026. For more information, please contact the college on 0909679205 or distance@mountbellewac.ie
Information for international applicants who wish to apply for a course is available here
