Agriculture / Horticulture / Fisheries

Nuffield Mentor Training

Network: 
Farm Business Skillnet
Location of Course Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12
Trainer Wyn Owen - Welsh Nuffield Scholarship Mentoring Trainer
Tel : 0044 1938 820434
Methods of Assessment Evaluation at end of training
Further Enquiries Celine Reynolds
Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager
Tel: 01 426 0324
Mob: 086 687 8648
Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie

Johnny Butterly - Nuffield Scholarship Programme - 086 261 8780

Entry Requirements Must be an Irish Nuffield Scholarship Programme Mentor
Careers or Further Progression Opportunity to Mentor a Nuffield Scholar
Course Content The Principles of Coaching and Mentoring
Financial Support 50% Skillnet Grant - 50% being paid by the Irish Nuffield Scholarship programme
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrolment anytime prior to 11th April - course date is 11th April 2013
Subjects Taught The Principles of Coaching and Mentoring
Duration One day
Number of Places 10
Course Fee Free to Nuffield Ireland Mentors
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Chainsaw Safety - CS30 & CS31

Network: 
Farm Business Skillnet
Location of Course Tree Care Ireland Premises - Thomastown, Co Kilkenny
Trainer Tree Care Ireland, St Mullins, Graiguenemanagh, Co Kilkenny
Methods of Assessment Independent Assessment at end of course
Learning Outcomes CS30 and CS31 Certificates
Eligibility Anyone - course restricted to maximum of 6 trainees
Further Enquiries Celine Reynolds
Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager
Tel: 01 426 0324
Mob: 086 687 8648
Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Entry Requirements None
Course Content Chainsaw Use and Safety (
Financial Support 50% Skillnet Grant
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrol anytime from 26/03/2013 - course commences 18th April 2013
Subjects Taught CS30 and CS31
Duration 6 days - 18 and 19th April, 23rd, 24th and 25th April, Assessment Day 29th April 2013
Number of Places 6
Course Fee €305.00
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Financial Management

Network: 
Farm Business Skillnet
Location of Course A number of locations - Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Meath - exact venues TBC.
Trainer IFAC, Irish Farm Accountants, Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12
Methods of Assessment Evaluations
Learning Outcomes Better understanding of Tax, Banking, Finance options, Legal requirements in relation to farm transfers.
Eligibility All Farmers
Further Enquiries Celine Reynolds
Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager
Tel: 01 426 0324
Mob: 086 687 8648
Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Entry Requirements Available to all farmers
Careers or Further Progression Much greater financial efficiencies in your enterprise
Course Content Tax Planning Opportunities For Farmers
In dealing with farmers’ tax affairs every day, the issues that require immediate attention are:

Increasing income tax bills together with the effect of the new Universal Social Charge.
The government’s threat to cut back and abolish farm transfer tax reliefs.
Is a farm limited company suitable for your farming business?
Tax planning tips.

Farm Transfers
Capital Gains Tax
Gift & Inheritance Tax and Stamp Duty
Machinery Financing Options

Financial Support 50% Skillnet Grant
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment TBC - A small number of courses are planned in a number of regional locations such as Cork, Galway, Kilkenny and Meath (subject to demand in each geographical area)
Duration 4 x Evenings - with project work between each evening such as writing your budget, financial plan for bank etc.
Number of Places 15 per course
Course Fee €60
Course Web Page: 
http://www.ifa.ie/Membership/FarmBusinessSkillnet.aspx
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Health & Safety in Agriculture

Network: 
Farm Business Skillnet
Location of Course Available at a number of regional locations - TBC
Trainer TBC
Methods of Assessment Evaluations
Learning Outcomes Better Health and Safety in your Farm Enterprise
Eligibility All farmers and farm employees
Intended for farmers who wish learn about Health and Safety and complete the Farm Safety Code of Practice - Risk Assessment document. It addresses the main areas of farm hazards and offers advice on solutions and control measures.
Further Enquiries Celine Reynolds
Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager
Tel: 01 426 0324
Mob: 086 687 8648
Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Course Content Introduction & Housekeeping
• Aims & Objectives

Background to Farm Safety
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment / Workplace Hazards
• Reasons for Health and Safety

Work Safety legislation and duty of care on the farmer
• Duties of Employers
• Duties of Employees

Accident / incident Statistics
• Trends in Farm Deaths
• 2010 Farming & Forestry Fatalities by Incident Cause
• Non-Fatal Accidents
• The Causes of Accidents
• Consequences of Injury and Ill Health
• Safety Culture

Guidance to Completion of Farm Safety Risk Assessment Document
• Farm Safety Code of Practice
• Risk Assessment Document
• Children on Farms
• Older Farmers

Tractors, Farm Vehicles and ATV'S
• Safe use of all-terrain vehicles (ATV's)
• Tractors

Livestock
• Loading and Unloading
• Animal Behaviour
• Fear responses

Farmyard and Building Safety
• Workshop / repairs
• Portable and fixed equipment
• Chainsaws
• Electricity
• Chemical

Health of farmers
• Personal health
• Biohazards from Slurry, Cattle Waste and Mouldy Feeds and Bedding
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Manual handling

Safety Signs on Farms
• Types of signs - colours and shapes

Competence and Training

Reporting of Accidents

Safe System of Work Plan

Financial Support 50% Skillnet grant
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment TBC
Duration Varying lengths of course available - to suit all requirements
Number of Places 10 per course
Course Fee Dependent on preferred length of course
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Chainsaw Safety

Network: 
Farm Business Skillnet
Location of Course Kilmeague, Naas, Co Kildare
Trainer Dermot Casey Tree Care, Upper Quartertown, Mallow, Co Cork
Methods of Assessment Evaluations
Eligibility Open to all
Further Enquiries Celine Reynolds
Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager
Tel: 01 426 0324
Mob: 086 687 8648
Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Entry Requirements None
Course Content Timber Forwarders Introduction
Safety awareness
Pre use inspection
Hydraulic inspection
Maintenance
Computer system

A range of practical Timber Forwarders assessments covering the various types of forest machines (Timber Forwarder, Timber Harvester, Valmet, Timberjack, Silvatec, Ponsse, Lako etc.) for candidates who wish to be identified as a competent operator and promote a professional image.

The Timber Forwarder assessment requires a practical demonstration of the candidate's competence on the base category and operation being taken.

The skills to be assessed will cover safety features, PPE, good operating practice, underpinning knowledge and understanding will be assessed orally.

Financial Support 50% Skillnet Grant
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Saturday 26th January 2013
Subjects Taught Practical Chainsaw Safety
Duration One day
Number of Places 10
Course Fee €60 per Trainee
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Group Management Skills

Network: 
Farm Business Skillnet
Location of Course Available at a number of regional locations nationally
Trainer TBC
Methods of Assessment Evaluations
Learning Outcomes A better functioning Group - with higher efficiencies
Eligibility Established groups of farmers in Purchasing/Discussion/Producer groups
Further Enquiries Celine Reynolds
Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager
Tel: 01 426 0324
Mob: 086 687 8648
Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Careers or Further Progression Upskilling for running individual farm enterprises and in skills required for members of Purchasing/Discussion/Producer groups
Course Content IFA member services are also working hard to provide relevant and innovative training programmes for all members. The focus is to empower farmers and allow them to increase their on-farm performance and competitiveness within their sector.

In addition our training programme provides members with the skills and the knowledge needed to diversify and innovate into other sectors and along the supply chain.

A key focus of the training is Supply Chain Management, Business Development and Innovation.

Accredited courses are offered to members and to equip farm businesses with the skills necessary to drive down input costs. These courses and a full support programme are also offered to farmers and farm families on farm assist.

Financial Support 50% Skillnet grant
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment TBC
Subjects Taught A sample of the courses on offer are detailed below;
• Tax planning
• Managing bank relationships
• Internet and farming
• Leadership skills
• Group management
• Farm business financial management
• Farm Business Innovation
Duration One day
Course Fee TBC
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Taking Your Concept to Market

Network: 
Rural Food Skillnet
Location of Course UCC Food Industry Training Unit, Cork
Trainer UCC Food Industry Training Unit
Further Enquiries Tel: 086 260 6304
Fax: 068 23 390
Email: info@ruralfoodskillnet.com
Course Content • Steps in the technical development of a new food product
• Use of sensory analysis
• Developing a new food process
• Packaging and New Product Development
• Food safety: a critical dimension of New Product Development
• What Enterprise Ireland can do for you
Financial Support Eligible participants can avail of funding from the Rural Food Skillnet.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 01/05/2013 for September 2013 start
Duration 1 Day Workshop
Number of Places 25
Course Fee €175 (€130 for eligible Rural Food Skillnet member companies)
Course Web Page: 
http://www.ruralfoodskillnet.com/index.php/training-planned
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Ice Cream Production

Network: 
National Organic Training Skillnet
Location of Course Co Clare
Further Enquiries Sean McGloin
Network Manager
Course Content 1 day practical course on artisan ice cream production; the course will offer participants to see the process from milk right through to production including required equipment and ingredients for ice cream production
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment May 20th
Duration 1 day
Course Fee €60
Course Web Page: 
http://www.nots.ie/courses.php
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Soil Sampling & Analysis

Network: 
National Organic Training Skillnet
Location of Course venue based upon demand
Further Enquiries Sean McGloin
Network Manager
Course Content This is a new course where farmers take soil samples on their own farm and have the results interpreted by an organic advisor. Different locations around the country: Costs and venue based on demand and no of farm samples. 6th June Training fee plus cost of 2 samples €70 (additional samples cost €12). NOTS will organise for the sample testing, farmers will have to take their own samples and post to NOTS office: Lunch included
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 6th June
Duration 1 day
Course Fee €70 incl 2 samples
Course Web Page: 
http://www.nots.ie/courses.php
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Green Manures & Composting

Network: 
National Organic Training Skillnet
Location of Course venue to be decided
Further Enquiries Sean McGloin
Network Manager
Course Content 2 day course on the uses of green manures and how to make high quality compost from waste products.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment October 2013
Duration 2 day
Course Fee €80
Course Web Page: 
http://www.nots.ie/courses.php
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No
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