Teagasc Distance Education Green Cert for Holders of Non Agricultural Awards

This course has been developed to meet the training requirements of graduates from other non-agricultural award programmes who are interested in farming.

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.