Westmeath Community Development Limited

FREE QQI Green Cert Level 5

Westmeath Community Development would like to offer you the opportunity to participate in following training.

The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) are funding the training.

This programme combines the QQI Green Cert Level 5 (5M20454) and Level 6 (6S20487) awards into a single, structured pathway. The curriculum covers core farm safety, business, communications and environmental modules, alongside a menu of elective modules that let learners tailor part of the programme to their own farm enterprise. 

The course is due to start in mid-September 2026. 

On successful completion, learners will achieve nationally recognised QQI Level 5 and Level 6 Green Cert awards.

 

Delivery Format:Forus Training delivers this programme in person, two days a week 

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 09:00–14:00 — to fit around learners' working farm commitments.
Duration:Approximately 9 months (mid-September 2026 – June 2027)
Educational level:Good level of oral & written English required
Eligibility:You must be 17 year or older
Successfully completed the Leaving Cert     

You do not need to be on a payment to participate
Please Note:~ Taking part in this course will not affect your Social Welfare payment if you have a payment ~

Who is eligible to apply?

  • You must be 17 year or older
  • Successfully completed the Leaving Cert                                   
  • You do not need to be on a payment to participate

Only individuals interested in working in this sector should apply, 100 % attendance is required.


Application Process:

To apply for a place and get an expression of interest, please email

Sinead at sbroughal@westcd.ie or

Maria at mboyce@westcd.ie

before Friday 14th August 2026.

 

Places are limited so please register your interest early.

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