Adult Green Cert - Part-time & Distance Learning Programme

This is a combined programme of two awards - Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture and Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming which meets the educational requirements for trained farmer status.

Part-time: Applicants must be 23 years of age or older when starting this programme. Distance Education: Applicants must be a holder of a Level 6 or higher major award in a non- agricultural discipline. Applicants must also have continuous access to a commercial farm in the Republic of Ireland (home farm or approved nominated farm) to develop proficiency in farm tasks and complete farm-based assignment and projects. They must have access to all farm details including financial details on the nominated farm and are expected to spend time weekly on this farm and be involved in the farm operation and management.