Agriculture & Veterinary courses in Ireland

The ECO-Sustainability Award is an awards scheme run by ECO-UNESCO that rewards, recognises and encourages organisations working towards sustainability. This short course provides a practical approach on how organisations can become more sustainable and introduces groups to the ECO-Sustainability Award Programme.

This one-day training introduces environmental education utilising activities developed by ECO-UNESCO to encourage young people to get involved in environmental issues. By the end of the training participants should: Understand what environmental education is Know how environmental education compliments teaching as well as engaging the wider public in environmental issues Understand how environmental education compliments…

In this course participants learn about education for sustainable development (ESD) methods and how to integrate ESD into youth work. By the end of the course participants will:Understand concepts and principles of sustainable development and education for sustainable development;Be aware of values inherent to Sustainable Development;Develop a knowledge of environmental and global issues;Be able to…

ECO-Watchers training for Teachers & Leaders gives participants the skills and expertise to encourage critical thinking in young people as they investigate practical solutions to environmental challenges. This one-day training introduces environmental education and prepares Teachers & Leaders for integrating ECO-Watchers themes into their work with Young People. ECO-Watchers training is available on the following…

Plants and animal types associated with agriculture are studied, and investigations are undertaken into such aspects as soil, ecology, plant and animal physiology, farm crops, farming practices, genetics and microbiology.

This one-year course will prepare students for the ever expanding Irish equine industry and provide students with the knowledge and skills relating to the horse industry. This Equine Studies course will enable the student who loves horses to pursue a career in the horse industry or continue their studies at third level in the equine…

Today, farming is a business and whether you own a farm or are one of a household on a family run farm, it is to your advantage to have a sound basic knowledge of farm accounts and taxation, to be able to plan your finances and claim all the allowances you are entitled to. This…

Learn how to run a farm in this free online course that explains how to implement sustainable agricultural management. From cultivating crops to managing livestock, farming is a multifaceted activity. The use of modern technologies has changed traditional agricultural and land usage practices. Any aspiring farmer or farm manager thus needs a firm grasp of…

This 10-week Grow Your Own course is available in September and in January. During this course you will be introduced to the following: Soil analysis and preparation Seed and container soil prep, seeding techniques Seeding and propagation techniques Garden planning continued, companion planting & crop rotation Plant health – how to maintain healthy crops, composting…

You dont have to buy your herbs from herbalists or suppliers; you can actually grow your own. Its quite easy. Herbs have existed for millions of years and are very hardy and can grow almost anywhere. They dont require constant watering or fertilisers. They can be cultivated in your hedging or among your other plants…

2 days training (non-consecutive days), Day 1 (Classroom) and Day 2 (Practical). This training programme shall provide the learner with the basic knowledge, skills and competencies required to apply crop pesticides using a hand held applicator in accordance with recommended safe practices. The course shall encompass the relevant safe practices in preparing to apply and…

This course was developed after extensive consultation with the Pharmaceutical Industry and related sectors. This course aims to produce technically competent graduates who can work in production, quality assurance or validation roles. They will possess knowledge of regulatory affairs, documentation and processing technologies for oral dosage and aseptic finished pharmaceuticals as well as fine chemicals…

This course is for anyone working in the health, hospital and related sectors.

This course is offered over two years and provides the full range of topics covered on our one year Amenity Horticulture course but at a gentler pace. It provides students with a general all-round knowledge in key aspects of horticulture. Students are offered a good balance of practical and theory based skills including: scientific experiments,…

Become a qualified horticulturalist. The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced professionals. Students will complete the following units: 1 Plant Propagation 2 Plant Protection 3 Landscaping & Garden Design 4 Crops 5 Viticulture 6 Cut Flower Growing 7 Horticultural Technology 8 Organic Plant Growing 9…

Learn how to care for animals in this free online course that explains how to provide food, shelter, medicine and more. This course sensitises you to your responsibilities in terms of providing appropriate care and treatment to animals. We explain how to provide animals with the necessary food and shelter while ensuring that their physical…

Learn how to use a computer properly in this free online computing course that explores both hardware and software. Did you know that the first electronic computer was called ‘ENAIC’, weighed 27 metric tonnes and occupied an area of 1100 square metres in 1946? This practical computing course explores the history and evolution of computers.…

Learn how to use a computer properly in this free online computing course that explores both hardware and software. Did you know that the first electronic computer was called ‘ENAIC’, weighed 27 metric tonnes and occupied an area of 1100 square metres in 1946? This practical computing course explores the history and evolution of computers.…

In this free online ISO 14001 course you’ll learn about the Environmental Management Systems (EMS) standard. This free online ISO 14001 certification training course will familiarise you with the latest Environmental Management Systems (EMS) standard prescribed by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). New standard 14001 was published in September 2015, this course will teach…

Complete course will be offered over two terms Autumn 2019 and Spring 2020. Agricultural Science is an excellent point building subject for the Leaving Certificate. It contains many aspects of Leaving Certificate Biology and Geography. For 6th Year Students

This Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture course involves 25 weeks of college work and skills training and a eight week practical learning period (PLP) in a Teagasc approved horticultural unit. In an average week, students will spend three to four days at the college. Course Aims By combining class and practical work at the National…

The QQI component level 5 courses are offered on a part-time bases at our college in the National Botanic Gardens and our college campus at Ashtown, Dublin 15.  These courses run Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am to 4.30pm. Part time courses or component awards allow learners to select individual subjects in horticulture…

This course is offered over a 32 week period and will consist of either 24 or 16 weeks of College based course work and 8 or 16 weeks of a practical learning period (PLP) depending on the chosen stream. Course Modules Subjects included in the QQI Level 6 course will vary with the stream chosen.…

The QQI component level 6 courses are offered on a part-time bases at our college in the National Botanic Gardens and our college campus at Ashtown, Dublin 15.  These courses run Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.00am to 4.30pm. Part time courses or component awards allow learners to select individual subjects in horticulture…

Overview This is a three-year, full-time BSc in horticulture which consists of lectures, integrated practicals, projects and a practical learning period. The course is run in partnership with the Waterford Institute of Technology. For further details on this course please visit our website on https://www.wit.ie/courses/bsc_in_horticulture_national_botanic_gardens Applications for this course are through the CAO please visit…

This new one-year MSc / Postgraduate Diploma programme has been designed produce graduates with a deep knowledge, understanding and experience of the use and potential of biotechnology in agriculture. Successful MSc graduates will have the know-how development of new plant products, such as e.g. functional foods, pharmacologically active substances and new industrial raw materials for…

The MA-Healthcare Management is a two-year, part-time programme that focuses on the issues that affect health and hospital services. It seeks to raise the level of analysis in healthcare management in Ireland and to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage effectively. The programme will be of particular interest to those who…

Get ready for an exciting new career in Dog Grooming! Have you ever wanted to work with dogs and or be your own boss? Our dog grooming courses are designed to be flexible to suit your busy lifestyle.  Practical in salon classes are run 7 days a week.  The theory part of the courses is…

The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced professionals. Regulations within the Ireland The ICI Vet assistant course is not designed to meet the registration requirements of the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI). It is essential that anyone engaging in any type of veterinary work in…

his Programme builds on the work of the Certificate in Project Management. While the Certificate could be seen as project focused the Diploma could be said to be more project environment focused i.e. concerning those critical project interfaces with the rest of the organisation. It covers additional critical skill areas including project assessment, procurement, resource,…