Level 6 Certificate in Crop Nutrition Management
This QQI Level 6 award provides learners with technical knowledge required to understand soil fertility and nutrient requirements of grassland, tillage and energy crops.
Course Structure
This course will be delivered by Teagasc specialists and researchers at a number of Teagasc’s research and education centres across Ireland over 6.5 days. Training will be provided in both in-field and classroom environment.
Course Content
This course will cover the following areas:
- Soils and nutrient availability
- Soil testing and interpretation of soil results
- Fertiliser type selection and organic manures
- Crop nutrition and farm fertiliser planning
- Fertiliser equipment and application techniques
- Identification of major and minor plant deficiencies in crops
- Nutrient legislation and farm cross compliance
- Introduction to Major and Minor Nutrient advice for Productive
- Agricultural Crops (Green Book).
Accreditation
Participants of this course will receive a Level 6 QQI Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
IASIS points are also available for this course.
Who is this course aimed at?
This course has been designed to support anyone working in as crop nutritionist, agricultural consultant or working in the fertiliser industry.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:
- Assess soil fertility and crop nutrient requirements
- Advise producers on best fertiliser us for a range of crops
- Apply new technology for the efficient use of fertilisers and
- organic manures
- Interpret nutrient legislation and farm fertiliser planning
Upcoming course dates
- Wednesday 11th, Thursday 12th & Friday 13th November (half day) Johnstown Castle
- Thursday 26th & Friday 27th November in Oak Park
- Thursday 17th Dec & Friday 18th December in Kildalton College
Full attendance is compulsory for this course
Course Fee
With 70% funding available to eligible participants, the reduced cost of the course is €411.
This course is brought to you in partnership with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board.
Cancellation and refund policy
- 14 days or more before start date: Full refund of course fees.
- 7 – 13 days before start date: 50% refund of course fees.
- Less than 7 days before start date or after commencement: No refund.
- If Teagasc cancels a course: 100% refund of course fees. Teagasc reserves the right to cancel if minimum attendance numbers are not met.