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Distance Education “Green Cert” Level 6

Applicants for the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming course must hold at least a Level 6 Major Award (or equivalent) on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Irish Residents/Citizens

Irish Residents/Citizens who hold a PPSN – Apply for available places, or register your interest where appropriate:


Clonakilty College

Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture followed by the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (Distance Education) at Clonakilty College : Applications Open : Apply Here

Applications for the September 2026 intake for the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture followed by the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (Distance Education) course at Clonakilty College are now open.
Places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. The course duration is approximately 14 months, with attendance at the college required for one weekday per month, although this schedule may be subject to change.


Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry,

Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture followed by the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (Distance Education) at Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick, V94 V8N3 : Applications Open : Apply Here

Course information pack and timetable available here 


Mountbellew Agricultural College

Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture followed by the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (Distance Education) at Mountbellew Agricultural College, County Galway : Applications Open : Apply Here

The next Distance Education course at Mountbellew will commence on the 25th of April 2026. For more information, please contact the college on 0909679205 or distance@mountbellewac.ie


Non Irish Residents/Citizens

Non Irish Residents/Citizens who wish to apply for any course that is open for applications, please contact your chosen college or centre directly.