Course Aim
The main aim of the course is to develop the skills and knowledge associated with animal and crop husbandry. The course introduces production and management skills and while principles are taught in the classroom, the main emphasis is on practical application on the farm.
Course Content
The emphasis is on the application of skills and knowledge and over half of the course is practical. Students study four core units:
- Crop establishment
- Effective working practices
- Livestock nutrition, health and welfare
- Tractor operation and maintenance and a further six units from the following:
- Construction and estate skills
- Dairy/sheep/beef/arable crop husbandry
- Environmental protection and improvement
- Grassland and forage crop husbandry
Student view: Robert Hamilton
Having been raised on a mainly dairy farm near Broughshane in County Antrim, Robert has always had a keen interest in working outdoors.
“I am really enjoying the course especially the practical skills in dairy production which I will be able to use on my home farm. The facilities at the College are excellent and I am making a lot of new friends.”
What Next?
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