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Part-Time Level 6 Course Specific Purpose in Farming

Our comprehensive program integrates the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture and the Level 6 Specific Purpose Award in Farming, ensuring that our graduates obtain a credential that meets all "Green Cert" requirements.

Adult Education/Distance Education

Part-Time Level 6 Course Specific Purpose in Farming

Part-Time Level 6 Course Specific Purpose in Farming

This 4 year course - run between Gurteen College and TUS (Thurles) - aims to provide students with a sound theoretical basis for understanding complex agricultural and environmental phenomena within a sustainable development context.

Degree/TUS Accredited

Level 8 Degree in Agricultural Science and Sustainability (BSc Hons)

Level 8 Degree in Agricultural Science and Sustainability (BSc Hons)

The aim of this course is to produce graduates with knowledge and skills in agriculture with a focus on sustainability. This course in run between Gurteen College and TUS (Thurles), with some time spent at both campuses.

Degree/TUS Accredited

Level 7 Degree in Agricultural Science and Sustainability (BSc)

Level 7 Degree in Agricultural Science and Sustainability (BSc)

This training will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills for employment opportunities in the industry. This course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills relating to riding, breaking and training horses, coaching, management of an equine Business, and encourage students towards Horse Sport Ireland and British Horse Society riding and coaching qualifications. It also provides opportunities for further education, and upon competition the student will receive "the Green Cert" too. 

Full Time Equine

Level 6 Certificate in Horsemanship/Equitation

Level 6 Certificate in Horsemanship/Equitation

This highly practical course provides hands on training for people who want to develop a career in the breeding and sales of horses within the equine industry. This course focuses on the care and welfare of horses, handling of young horses and the breeding of elite athletes. The course aims to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to find employment in responsible positions in the equine stud industry, gaining experience in Equine breeding production , pasture management and the management of an equine enterprise. 

Full Time Equine

Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Stud Management

Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Stud Management

This course aims to equip students for a career in drystock farming, whether it be managing a flock or herd on their own farm or as an employee elsewhere; it also provides opportunities for further education, and counts as "the Green Cert" too.

Full Time Agriculture

Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Drystock Management

Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Drystock Management

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need for a career in Dairy Farming, whether it be on their own farm or as a Technician or Manager on another farm; it also provides opportunities for further education, and counts as "the Green Cert" too.

Full Time Agriculture

Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Dairy Herd Management

Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Dairy Herd Management

Students explore the details of crop management in depth, learning the latest techniques in cultivation, pest control, irrigation, and soil health optimisation. From mastering the art of crop selection to implementing sustainable farming practices, students gain invaluable insights to maximise yield and profitability while minimising environmental impact.

Full Time Agriculture

Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Crops and Machinery Management

Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Crops and Machinery Management

This highly practical course provides hands on training for people who want to develop a career in the breeding and sales of horses within the equine industry. This course focuses on the care and welfare of horses, handling of young horses and the breeding of elite athletes. 

Full Time Equine

Level 5 Certificate in Stud Management

Level 5 Certificate in Stud Management