Horticulture

QQI LEVEL 5 AWARD IN HORTICULTURE 5M2586
PLSS Code 370143 | Course Fees: Free | Registration Charge: €50

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Our hands-on and practical course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to work in the dynamic and developing Horticulture sector. Students will study areas such as Plant Identification, Plant Science, Soil Management and Fruit & Veg Production. Students on this course are assisted with work experience placements.

Study areas

• Plant Identification & Use.
• Soil Science and Growing Media
• Work Practice.
• Plant Protection.
• Plant Science.
• Communications.
• Ornamental Horticulture.
• Plant Propagation.
• Fruit and Vegetable Production

Please note the components listed above may vary occasionally.

How will I learn? How will I be assessed?

You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, practicals and work placements. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year and exams for some modules will take place at the end of the year.

What we would like from you!

Applicants with a passion for working with nature, a willingness to work hard, an interest in plants and gardening.

We also welcome applications from mature students on all our courses.

What qualifications will I get when I finish the course?

QQI Level 5 Award in Horticulture 5M2586

Career opportunities and progression

There are approximately forty Higher Education Institutions including Universities, Technological Universities and private colleges offering places on a range of courses to QQI full award certificate holders. QQI’s information page Going to higher education using my QQI Award provides answers to some of the more frequently asked questions.

Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit visit cao.ie.

Full awards can also be used for graduates' progression to Further Education level 6 or Level 7 and Level 8 programmes in Higher Education, such as, Teagas and Apprenticeship programmes - visit cao.ie for further information. Full awards can also be used for entry to UK, European and International universities, on a case-by-case basis. Full information on EUNiCAS.

This course will also provide you with a variety of career opportunities such as working in Landscaping and Gardening Centres, Parks/Grounds Keeping (OPW or City/Council Councils), Organic Food Production and even Starting Your Own Business.

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Duration:

1 Year

Course Code

4611

Our college garden is beginning to burst out in bloom, thanks to the super students on our Level 4 & 5 Horticulture course. Apply online at t.co/vaUy4E3Ol1 for next course starting this September 2023 or visit us on our Open Day on 23rd May. pic.twitter.com/EKbFBjLCfD
— Coláiste Íde CFE (@ColaisteIdeCFE) April 25, 2023