The Certificate in Agriculture provides a general background to agriculture, with core subjects in animal production, plant production, engineering, soil management integrated with the principles of management and farming systems.
Students also have the opportunity to develop applied computing skills and problem solving.
The certificate is a one-year programme of two 12 week semesters covering the core first year subjects of the Diploma in Farm Management. Students must also complete 12 weeks of approved practical work before entry to the programme. The Certificate in Agriculture has a Practical Work component which is a legal requirement of this qualification. Once you have registered in this course of study you need to collect a copy of the appropriate Practical Work Handbook from the Practical Work Unit , Ground Floor, Burns Building. Careers Opportunities in agriculture will continue to exist for well educated people at all levels in the industry.