Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017
515. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the options open to a young part-time farmer who is working full time outside of the farm to avail of the green certificate distance education online in relation to the green certificate from Teagasc and the QQI level 6 qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23217/17]
View answerTeagasc deliver the Green Cert on a full-time, part-time and distance education basis.
I am advised that the distance education option is offered at Teagasc local offices and Agricultural Colleges.
The entry requirements are validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and require eligible applicants to be the holder of a Level 6 or Higher Major Award in a non-agricultural discipline, have continuous access to a commercial farm in the Republic of Ireland and be involved in the farm operation and management. In order to facilitate planning of courses, people who wish to register an interest in completing the distance education option can do so by contacting their local Teagasc office or Agricultural College.
