This is a part-time, minor award at NFQ level 7, which runs from January to December. It was developed by DkIT in partnership with Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College. It is evident that there is a need to provide ongoing education for qualified, experienced farmers to allow them to keep pace with ongoing technological and policy changes in the animal production sector. This programme is aimed at holders of ‘Green Certs’ who have significant experience but did not pursue higher or further education beyond NFQ level 6.
| College | Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) |
| Course ID | 184480 |
| Course Location | Dundalk, Louth |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology - Awarding Body |
| Awarding Body Details | Certificate in Animal Production |
| Course Duration | 1 year |
| Course Time | Please refer to course page for further details: https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/agriculture-food-and-animal-health/certificate-in-animal-production.html |
| Course Fee | Price on Application |
| Entry Requirements | Please refer to course page for further details: https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/agriculture-food-and-animal-health/certificate-in-animal-production.html |
| Course Code | DK_NANML_7 |

This 1-year Level 7 programme seeks to offer individuals the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies and impart a holistic understanding of the dynamics of supply chains and to enhance their ability to continually improve supply chain performance.
This course provides you with an interesting and challenging opportunity to gain a broad education through the study of accounting and related disciplines.
-This programme is a partnership between Dundalk Institute of Technology and Ballyhaise Agricultural College in Cavan.
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