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Award in Sheep and Goat Production and Husbandry

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€375.00

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Code
AG3-13-20p
MQF Level
3
Credits
8
Duration
45 hours & 600 hours placement
Schedule
Saturdays
Time
8am till 4pm
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face

We are currently gathering expressions of interest for this accredited programme. If you wish to indicate your interest in enrolling, please click on ‘Express Your Interest’. Individuals who submit their interest will be contacted at least two weeks prior to the start of the course. Please note that payment of fees and formal registration will only take place once the programme is scheduled and confirmed to commence.

Description

Important note: As per information provided on the 04.03.2024 from the Authorities, this course will now have a 600 hour compulsory placement in the area of business.
Course Description

This unit’s sessions are delivered in class and on a working farm and the learner will be expected to spend various hours in practical sessions on the farm.

The unit will go over the basic principles of farm design and sheep/goat husbandry including feeding, health, product preparation, record-keeping, animal welfare and the legislation regulating this sector.

Overall Learning Outcomes (Minimum four , maximum six)

  • LO1 Understand basic principles of the animals’ farm life-cycle and farm structure/s to accommodate this cycle
  • LO2. Undertake tasks to follow agreed feeding regimes
  • LO3 Explain methods that are utilized to prevent and cure diseases and parasite infections
  • LO4. Follow agreed procedures to harvest product

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