Interest in ag mechanisation surges but proof of placement a must
The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanisation course at IT Tralee has attracted a strong level of interest and is expected to run this year, but proof of placement is required.
The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanisation course at IT Tralee has attracted a strong level of interest and is expected to run this year, but proof of placement is required.
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The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanisation course at IT Tralee has attracted a strong level of interest from applicants and is expected to run this year. The course, which was developed in cooperation between the college and the farm machinery industry, did not run in September 2019 due to a lack of suitable candidates.
Admission to the course was then moved to the CAO process rather than via the direct entry system which was previously in place. However, an issue has arisen which to an extent is a knock-on effect of COVID-19 restrictions.
Prospective students, having met course requirements, must have been accepted by a sponsoring farm machinery business who will provide the required work placements during the three years of the course. Proof of acceptance by a sponsoring farm machinery business is an essential part of the application process.
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The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanisation course at IT Tralee has attracted a strong level of interest and is expected to run this year, but proof of placement is required.
“It has been difficult for applicants to engage with dealerships in the normal way given the restrictions and, currently, not all of the applicants have secured a work placement. Without proof of work placement, their application cannot be progressed and will lapse. The closing date for submitting proof of placement to the college has been extended to early August”, said Gary Ryan, chief executive of the FTMTA. Any members interested in providing work placements should contact FTMTA without delay.
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The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanisation course at IT Tralee has attracted a strong level of interest from applicants and is expected to run this year. The course, which was developed in cooperation between the college and the farm machinery industry, did not run in September 2019 due to a lack of suitable candidates.
Admission to the course was then moved to the CAO process rather than via the direct entry system which was previously in place. However, an issue has arisen which to an extent is a knock-on effect of COVID-19 restrictions.
Prospective students, having met course requirements, must have been accepted by a sponsoring farm machinery business who will provide the required work placements during the three years of the course. Proof of acceptance by a sponsoring farm machinery business is an essential part of the application process.
The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanisation course at IT Tralee has attracted a strong level of interest and is expected to run this year, but proof of placement is required.
“It has been difficult for applicants to engage with dealerships in the normal way given the restrictions and, currently, not all of the applicants have secured a work placement. Without proof of work placement, their application cannot be progressed and will lapse. The closing date for submitting proof of placement to the college has been extended to early August”, said Gary Ryan, chief executive of the FTMTA. Any members interested in providing work placements should contact FTMTA without delay.
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