Part-Time Courses

Students who do not wish to pursue a full time programme with Teagasc can opt to complete some courses on a part-time basis.
To apply for available part-time (component award) courses in horticulture, please click on the Horticulture tab.

You must be over 23 years of age at the time of starting the Part Time “Green Cert” course.
This is a combined programme of two awards. The Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture and the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming, which meets the educational requirements for trained farmer status.

Mountbellew Agricultural College

Apply here for Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture followed by Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (Part Time) at Mountbellew Agricultural College

Start date: 31 October 2026

Gurteen College

Gurteen College will offer two part time courses for applicants aged 23+, starting in December 2026, with classes on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Please apply for your preferred course day. Preferences will be accommodated subject to availability.