Upcoming Courses
County Tipperary Chamber Skillnet continues to evolve our online training offerings and our funded training supports to companies within Tipperary and the South East and Mid West Regions via funding from Skillnet Ireland and the European Union.
We specialise in facilitating comprehensive training across a broad spectrum of skills to meet the evolving needs of individuals and organisations. Our offerings include management, leadership, personal and professional development, alongside a wide range of specialised and sector‑specific courses. We deliver funded and co‑funded QQI‑accredited programmes, seminars and workshops that support lifelong learning and career progression.
Please Note: Skillnet subsidies are available to all private or commercial semi-state companies based in the Republic of Ireland.
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(Our training programs are open to all private or commercial semi-state companies based in the Republic of Ireland.)
DIY AI
Date: 7th - 10th December, 2026 (4-day Course)
Time: See below
Programme Cost: €750
Skillnet Subsidised Cost: €500 - Payment in full by October 30th, 2026
TIME AND LOCATON DETAILS BELOW SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY MUNSTER BOVINE
This is a 4-day course.
Monday – theory/practical Session (10:30 am to 4pm) in Munster Bovine, Mallow.
Tuesday, Wednesday ,Thursday – (10:30am to 1:30pm) – On-farm practical Sessions in Dromcollogher Area.
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE HALFWAY THROUGH THURSDAY!
Thursday – theory/practical Session (2pm -4pm) in Munster Bovine, Mallow – (lunch included on Monday and Thursday) in Munster Bovine.
Programme Content:
Day 1 Theory
- Anatomy of bovine reproductive tract.
- Oestrus cycle and reproductive physiology.
- Collection and handling of frozen semen.
- Using equipment – flasks, thawing units, guns, sheaths etc
- Demonstration and practice of using equipment including thawing straws and loading AI guns.
- Reproductive tracts from abattoir – anatomy and practicing AI technique.
- Animal behaviour and handling – Health and safety.
Day 2, 3 and 4 Practical
- Expert tuition from experienced technicians and veterinary supervisor.
- 50 different cows available per session. We are very conscious of the welfare of the cows presented for training. We insist that no cow is used twice for training purposes.
- Students get huge opportunity to practice AI technique under expert guidance.
Day 4 Theory
- Planning the breeding season.
- Herd Health, nutrition and production diseases.
- Heat detection and synchronisation.
- Dairy and beef genetics.
- The importance of hygiene.
- Biosecurity
- Monitoring performance and managing risk when starting DIY at home.
- Legislation
Certification:
DAFM approved Munster Bovine certificate.
Please note that all courses will be conducted contingent upon funding being received and achieving a sufficient number of enrolled learners. If the minimum enrolment threshold is not met, the course may be postponed or cancelled. Enrolled learners will be notified of any changes in a timely manner.
Training Cancellation Policy
Training courses which are cancelled over 7 days in advance of scheduled training date shall incur no cancellation fee. Training courses which are cancelled within 7 days of scheduled training date shall incur a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the cost. Registrants who give less than 24 hours notice or fail to attend training will be charged 100% of the full fee.
