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Teagasc Distance Education Green Cert Programme

(for Award Holders)

 

APPLY NOW FOR OUR COURSE STARTING SATURDAY 7th MARCH 2026

DOWNLOAD YOUR INFORMATION PACK AND TIMETABLE HERE

 

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Course Schedule:  Attend college one Saturday a month for 12 months

Eligibility:  Available only to holders of a Level 6 or Higher Major Award

Course Fee:  €3,750, payable in two instalments

  1. €1,875 before the course commences
  2. The remaining €1,875 is due within 6 months

Fee Payment options:

Exams and Assignments:

  • If you miss an exam or assignment submission date, you must wait for the repeat dates. Repeats take place on Fridays only 
  • If you do not successfully complete the Level 5 or Level 6 portion of your course, you must wait for a later group to complete this award
  • Individual repeats cannot be facilitated at any stage
  • Any additional repeats outside of the timetable incur a cost of €100 per module

Course Content

Exemption from the "Start your own Business module": Information and Application Form - To qualify for the exemption, your qualification must be within the last five years.

 

APPLY NOW FOR OUR COURSE STARTING SATURDAY 7th MARCH 2026

DOWNLOAD YOUR INFORMATION PACK AND TIMETABLE HERE

 

The "Green Cert" trained farmer status qualification comprises two awards: Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture and, Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming.  Your application includes both awards.

Applicants should note there is a delay following the completion of your course and the awarding of certificates.

For each of these awards, several quality assurance processes and procedures must be completed by us and Teagasc. Courses must be internally and externally verified, results approved and signed off, and details exported to QQI for certification.

THIS PROCESS TAKES A MINIMUM OF EIGHT MONTHS