National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) Courses
National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) Courses
MSc / PGDip in Organic Farming
Monday 2nd of September, 2019
Earn a Masters / Post Graduate Diploma in Organic Farming from the comfort of your own home. This course is studied online (part-time) through distance learning. This allows those in continuing employment or with family commitments to participate. With the exception of several weekend schools and a short study tour, the learning is carried out in the student’s own home, workplace, or … Full Course Details
UCC MSc Co-Operative and Social Enterprise
Monday 9th of September, 2019
Offered in conjunction with University College Cork, NOTS are providing 25% Skillnet funding for eligible members for the Master of Science (MSc) in Co-Operative and Social Enterprise. Course Outline: If you are interested in pursuing or developing a professional or voluntary career in the co-operative or social enterprise … Full Course Details
An Introduction to Seed Saving - 14th Sept
Saturday 14th of September, 2019
Saving seeds is an age-old tradition that is growing in popularity amongst gardeners due to its many benefits. Saving seeds saves money, prevents heirloom varieties from going extinct, and develops resilient seed varieties. It’s also very satisfying. Participants on this course will learn the basic … Full Course Details
Sourdough Bread Making - Level 1 (September)
Tuesday 24th of September, 2019
NOTS, in conjunction with Riot Rye Bakehouse & Bread School (http://www.riotrye.ie), are running a 1 day Sourdough Bread Making Level 1 Course this September. Julie Lockett and Joe Fitzmaurice of Riot Rye will be delivering a course which is a … Full Course Details
Biological Farm Walks 2019
Wednesday 2nd of October, 2019
National Organic Training Skillnet is teaming up with a group of innovative farmers from around the country to provide a series of 11 unique “Biological Farm Walks” throughout summer and autumn 2019. We are offering a terrific value “Season Ticket” for … Full Course Details
Certificate in Horticulture (Distance Learning) Year 1
Saturday 5th of October, 2019
Enrolment for National Organic Training Skillnet funding will open on the 1st of July for the Certificate in Organic Horticulture Year 1 Distance Learning course which is delivered through The Organic College An tIonad Glas. Year 1 Modules include: Organic Fruit and Vegetable Production Soil Science and Growing Media Organic Standards and Principles Plant Identification and Use This 2 year course in … Full Course Details
Certificate in Horticulture (Distance Learning) Year 2
Saturday 5th of October, 2019
Enrolment for National Organic Training Skillnet funding will open on the 1st July for the Certificate in Organic Horticulture Year 2 Distance Learning course which is delivered through The Organic College An tIonad Glas. To obtain the full certificate you will complete nine level 5 Common Award modules. These include the four modules already completed in Year … Full Course Details
Seed Saving Course - Cloughjordan (October)
Saturday 5th of October, 2019
Cloughjordan Community Farm is now offering a new set of half day and full day Farm-Based Seed Saving courses with open pollinated heritage seeds. This is a practical, farm based seed saving course, based on selecting from the best varieties you already grow. Importantly, this course teaches … Full Course Details
Sourdough Bread Making Level 1 - October
Tuesday 15th of October, 2019
NOTS are delighted to be working in partnership with Riot Rye Bakehouse & Bread School (www.riotrye.ie) to provide a 1 day Sourdough Bread Making course this October. Riot Rye, Bakehouse & Bread School are well known specialists in sourdough baking. … Full Course Details
BioFarm 2019
Tuesday 5th of November, 2019
National Organic Training Skillnet are delighted to announce that “BioFarm 2019” – Ireland’s only Biological Farming Conference – is now open for booking. Following a highly-successful inaugural event in 2018, we … Full Course Details
