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Job Title: Green Cert Trainer

Programme: Forus Training Green Cert Certification Programme — Level 5 in Agriculture (5M20454) and Level 6 Specific Purpose in Farming (6S20487)

Reports To: Head of Department of Agriculture and Programme Lead

Employment Type: Part-Time

Location: Online

Delivery Schedule

• Course duration: 9 months
• Evenings, Monday to Wednesday, 7–9pm
• 4–5 Saturdays per course for dedicated Farm Skill Days, 9am–5pm

About the Role

We are seeking a knowledgeable and hands-on Green Cert Trainer to lead delivery of our Forus Training Green Cert Programme — a certification course designed to equip farmers and agricultural workers with sustainable farming practices, technical skills, and the recognised qualifications needed to succeed in modern, environmentally responsible agriculture. The programme enables learners to meet the education requirements of relevant DAFM (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine) schemes and achieve Trained Farmer status. The Green Cert Trainer will deliver both classroom and field-based instruction, assess learner competency in practical farming techniques, and ensure the programme maintains its certification standards and reputation for excellence, in line with DAFM requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver training sessions (classroom and on-farm/field-based) using the Forus Training Green Cert Programme curriculum.
• Facilitate engaging, learner-centred sessions covering sustainable farming methods, soil health, water management, crop rotation, organic/regenerative practices, pest and disease management, and certification-specific competencies, including modules such as Soils and the Environment, Principles of Agriculture, Beef Husbandry, Safe Use of Pesticide Products, Dairy Husbandry, Grass Production, and Sustainable Farming and the Environment, among other modules.
• Demonstrate practical farming techniques and equipment use, guiding learners through hands-on exercises in real or simulated field conditions.
• Assess participant progress through practical skill assessments, assignments, exams, and final certification evaluations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sustainable agriculture standards, farming best practices, climate-smart techniques, and relevant certifications.
• Track attendance, completion rates, and assessment outcomes; maintain accurate training records.
• Provide constructive feedback and ongoing mentorship to learners throughout the course.
• Report back to the Programme Lead with feedback from learners, seasonal/agricultural cycles, and evolving farming practices to support continuous improvement of course content.
• Uphold the integrity and credibility of the Forus Training Green Cert certification through consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with the Programme Lead on curriculum, scheduling, and QA queries.
• Support learners with access to resources such as the LMS and agri software packages.
• May be required to attend events to represent the company, such as career evenings or agricultural events, at a pay rate of €22 per hour, with show entry tickets reimbursed.

Requirements

Education & Certification

• Level 8 Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development, Animal Science, Crop Science, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Relevant training/facilitation certification (e.g., Train-the-Trainer) is an asset.
• Registered as a Farm Advisory Service advisor on the DAFM register is an asset.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in farming, agri industry, or agricultural training/facilitation.
• Practical, hands-on experience with soil sampling, nutrient management planning, animal husbandry, and machinery skills.
• Experience transferring knowledge and information to farmers strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong practical farming knowledge alongside the ability to teach and demonstrate techniques clearly.
• Excellent facilitation and public speaking skills, comfortable with both classroom/online and outdoor/field settings.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, particularly for learners with varied literacy levels.
• Ability to assess and evaluate learner performance in both theoretical and practical settings.
• Physically able to work outdoors and demonstrate field-based tasks.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

• Teaching hours paid at €40 per hour

Forus Training is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Pay: €40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ireland