Teagasc are accepting applications for the Level 7 Farm Manager Apprenticeship Programme which will start in September 2025.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, an applicant must have a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (or equivalent or higher award), or anyone working in the agriculture sector for 2 years full-time with the relevant experience, and a National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 6 or higher qualification, and be directly employed by a SOLAS Approved Employer.

Apprentices will engage in paid employment (on-the-job training) with a SOLAS Approved Employer during the two-year apprenticeship programme. Course work (off-the-job training) will take place at Teagasc Kildalton College and Teagasc Moorepark in 3-5 day blocks and will be delivered by an integrated team of Teagasc staff including college lecturers, researchers and knowledge transfer specialists, with input from guest lecturers including Irish farmers and industry experts.

Tim Ashmore, Kildalton College Principal said; “The Farm Manager Apprenticeship programme gives apprentices the opportunity to earn while they learn, while also developing knowledge, skills and competencies in sustainable farming practices. Apprentices will be employed on commercial farms in Ireland for the duration of the programme. Following completion of this programme, graduates will typically manage farm businesses or work in the wider agriculture industry.”

The first step in the applications process is for the apprentice to gain employment with an Approved Employer. The next step is for the Approved Employer and Apprentice to complete an Apprentice Registration Form with the SOLAS Authorised Officer assigned to the Approved Employer. For further information check out the Generation Apprenticeship portal   or Teagasc website. 

Upon completion of the Farm Manager Apprenticeship programme, the Apprentice will hold a QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Professional Sustainable Farm Management.

Farmer Briefings

Teagasc Education are hosting Farmer Briefing and Panel Discussions for the Farm Manager Apprenticeship in various locations across the country, next week. 

Tuesday, 29th July at 7pm in Kildalton College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Eircode: E32 YW08.

Wednesday, 30th July at 7pm in Teagasc, Moorepark Food Research Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Eircode: P61 C996.

Thursday, 31st July at 7pm in Teagasc Portlaoise, 1 Park Villas, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Eircode: R32 CF21.

See https://teagasc.ie/education/apprenticeships/farm-manager/farm-manager-apprenticeship-farmer-briefing-panel-discussion/