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Agriculture
Agriculture is the world's biggest business and the demand for job opportunities is enormous. It is predicted there will be a need for 50,000 additional professionals in this industry over the next 5-10 years. Demand for professionals will exceed the supply.
Whether your interest in agriculture is hobby based or you're looking for more formal qualifications such as certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas there is a course for you. Now is the time to train for a career in agriculture. Choose from our wide selection of courses.
| Advanced Diploma in Plant Science VSC004 |
| €2360.00 |
Get to grips with applying plant science in commercial situations. There are a whole host of industries offering business opportunities to those with a moderate understanding of plant science, provided this knowledge can be utilised effectively. This course teaches you how to apply this foundation knowledge for significant commercial gain. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Agricultural Marketing BAG304 |
| €295.00 |
Increase your profits from farming! Marketing produce is crucial for a financially successful agricultural enterprise. Timing is critical, and so is setting the right price to maximise a product's potential. This course develops your ability to examine and manage marketing issues. You will develop helpful strategies which you can apply to your specific produce and target market. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Agronomy BAG306 |
| €295.00 |
| Discover the key principles involved in commercial broad acre crop production! There is high demand for skilled agronomists, whether that be as a farmer, or those involved in technical support or marketing services. This excellent course is great for complementing farming studies or experience, as you become practically trained this ever expanding agricultural sector. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Animal Anatomy And Physiology (Animal Husbandry I ) BAG101 |
| €295.00 |
Expand on your knowledge of animals! Gain an extensive foundation knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology. This is ideal for careers requiring quality animal care and management. An excellent starting point for working with animals in any circumstance (farms, pets, zoos, wildlife, animal protection). [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Animal Behaviour BAG203 |
| €295.00 |
| What factors stimulate animal behaviour? Do they perceive things like humans? How do they adapt to their environment? Do animals have social status?! Discover all of this and more when you study the psychology behind animal behaviour. Superb knowledge, and very useful for working with animals in many situations (farms, zoos, veterinary practices, pet shops or even in the wild!) This comprehensive course also covers the implications for handling and training animals. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Animal Breeding BAG301 |
| €295.00 |
| Become a competent breeder! Learn how to plan an animal breeding program, integrating genetic theory, breeding program management and practical aspects of daily husbandry practice. The course is applicable to all animals, from pets to farm animals, and horses to wildlife. You will receive personal guidance from high qualified scientists and practitioners, with extensive experience in the field. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Animal Health Care VAG100 |
| €295.00 |
| Want to diagnose, treat and prevent illness in animals? This course is ideal for those working with domestic or farm animals, or for people wishing to start a career in the veterinary industry. Learn about various health problems and symptoms in animals, first aid, veterinary facilities and preventative, routine and facilitative care. You will acquire a very useful foundation in animal health care, with wide application. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Animal Husbandry II BAG201 (Animal Health) |
| €295.00 |
| Work with animals? Want to learn how to to treat disease? Treating and preventing ill health in animals is important for everybody that works with them. Understand how to classify diseases, to recognise the main symptoms for common diseases and how to treat them. This course will also outline the recognised methods used to prevent ill health developing. Ideally, students should complete Animal Husbandry I before undertaking this course. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Animal Husbandry III BAG202 (Animal Feed & Nutrition) |
| €295.00 |
| Ensure your animals are getting the right amount of nutrition! What balance of nutrients do your animals need? How can you administer this? Learn about the components needed in animal diets and the composition of a range of feeds (including pasture, fodder crops, grasses, cereals, seed and other edible plants). You will be taught how to evaluate feeding, select appropriate feeds (for nutritional content and digestability), and apply this to real life farming situations. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Aquaculture BAG211 |
| €295.00 |
| Learn the key techniques used to develop a successful aquaculture enterprise. Aquaculture describes the farming of water creatures for human consumption. Through this course, you will discover how to culture and care for fresh water aquatic species, with advice on the best species to farm. You will improve on your analysis and decision-making with freshwater aquaculture enterprises (e.g. fish farms) independently. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Beef Cattle BAG206 |
| €295.00 |
| Develop your skills in the management, economics and marketing of beef cattle. Build on your abilities to analyse and make decisions about the management requirements of beef cattle. This comprehensive introduction covers cattle breeds and breeding, diseases, feeding and nutrition. You will focus on various management aspects, including feed lot and stud herd. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Calf Rearing BAG207 |
| €295.00 |
| Broaden your knowledge on calf rearing! Learn how to select calves for certain purposes (e.g. dairy, beef, breeding) based on effective characteristics, and rear them accordingly. This course will give you the skills to determine common problems, including health issues, and grasp how to deal with them. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Dairy Cattle BAG205 |
| €295.00 |
| Do you specialise in dairy cattle? This course was designed with help from qualified and experienced industry and university experts. Incredibly useful whether you manage one cow or a large herd, as you learn about dairy breeds and their selection, feeding, breeding and management. You will also learn about dairy products. This provides a solid foundation for dairy farming. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Diploma In Agriculture VAG001 |
| €1770.00 |
| Designed for new farmers or those seeking employment in this field. This course develops an ability to run a specialised or mixed farm with confidence. Key units equip you with all the basics needed for general animal health, farm management and all important marketing skills. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Diploma in Applied Management (Horses) VBS001 |
| €1770.00 |
| Want to learn how to manage horses effectively? The purpose of this course is to equip managers, supervisors, or people who want to work within the industry (eg. at a riding school, race track, stud, farm etc) with the essential management skills needed. Three horse care units combined with a workplace project ensures that this qualification meets the required standards of the horse industry. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Diploma in Equine Husbandry VAG011 |
| €1770.00 |
| Learn the many factors of keeping a horse on grass or in a stable. Core modules ensure all students fully grasp the key elements involved in nurturing a horse. Elective modules gives the opportunity for more in depth studies in areas such as: animal anatomy and physiology, feed and nutrition, animal health or animal breeding.
While the elective modules have a more generalised large animal focus, the concepts are easily translated into a horse management situation through lesson assignments and set tasks. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Equine Behaviour BAG216 |
| €295.00 |
| Are you a keen equestrian? Do you work well with horses? Learn how to understand equine behaviour, while considering a wide range of factors (the influence of genetics, learning, socialisation and reproductive behaviours, behavioural problems and much more). You will also be taught how to exercise this knowledge into horse training, and ensuring better welfare for your horse(s). [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Farm Management BAG104 |
| €295.00 |
| Learn the reputable management techniques used in a thriving farm business. Animal rearing and crop production are only part of the picture in successful farming good management skills, but they are also vital. Therefore a team of experts from the UK and Australia were enlisted, under the leadership of renowned horticulturalist John Mason to create this course. You will learn how to analyse, diagnose and make management decisions related to a farm business. This is a complete and comprehensive course in farm management. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Higher Advanced Diploma In Agriculture - Alternative Agriculture |
| €3540.00 |
| Innovative and environmentally aware leaders are needed to advance in the global marketplace!
Farmers are at the forefront in dealing positively and proactively in managing environmental needs. When we consider complex ecosystems, natural habitats and endangered species, people need to recognise that these natural assets are literally in farmers’ backyards. Environmental concerns and the imminent food crisis are impacting all agricultural enterprises. There is an immediate need for agricultural leaders who can react with an intelligent and environmentally aware approach.
Success may be gained by branching outside the corporate-controlled agricultural environment towards creating fresh markets, by value adding, or by designing market niches not able to be readily filled by mass market competition.
This is a very solid training program for people desiring work in alternative areas of agriculture at a technician or management level - in positions such as a farm manager, technical representatives, trainers or consultants. Or for farmers wishing to step away from the antiquated, chemical-based farming systems.
This course is internationally accredited through the I.A.R.C. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Higher Advanced Diploma In Agriculture - Animal Husbandry |
| €3540.00 |
| Would you like to further your career in animal farming? If you strive to build on your existing knowledge and skills, and sharpen your skills in this area of agriculture, then this is the perfect course. This course gives training for individuals wishing to work at technician or management level, in positions such as a farm manager, technical representative, trainer or consultant. [Find out more and enrol...] |
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Equine Behaviour BAG216
€295.00
Are you a keen equestrian? Do you work well with horses? Learn how to understand equine behaviour, while considering a wide range of factors (the influence of genetics, learning, socialisation and reproductive behaviours, behavioural problems and much more). You will also be taught how to exercise this knowledge into horse training, and ensuring better welfare for your horse(s).
Pet Care AAG100
€295.00
Learn reputable methods in caring for your pets. This is a course for pet owners or anyone working with pets. Develop comprehensive understanding of how to care for a wide range of pets including dogs, cats, fish, birds, rabbits, rodents, reptiles and amphibians.