Horticulture – Advanced

Horticulture QQI Award (6M4334)

This course has been running successfully for a number of years and provides the student with the opportunity to explore alternatives and up-grades to conventional design practice in order to create a rewarding, resource-rich, environment for generations to come.  Students will be encouraged to examine sustainable horticulture and design techniques, with emphasis on conservation of resources, respect for our cultural and natural heritage, the use of recycled materials and alternative energies.

Course Content

Nursery Stock Production (6N3610); Sustainable Horticulture (6N3626); Tree and Shrub Management (6N3624); Market Gardening (6N3614); Customer Service (6N0697); Supervisory Skills (6N2104)

Certification

QQI Level 6 Certificate in Horticulture (6M4334)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

The course is a natural progression from our Amenity Horticulture Level 5 course. It is aimed at anyone who wishes to become familiar with environmentally-friendly and sustainable design techniques. Applicants onto this course can avail of VTOS if they meet the requirements.

• Interview
• QQI Level 5 in Horticulture, Landscape Design, Construction Technology or related fields
• Level 5 Horticulture would be an asset but not necessarily a must. Applicants with any combination of business, drawing, communications, computer or horticulture skills will be considered.

Career Opportunities

Direct employment opportunities in Horticulture, Forestry, Organic Enterprises, Energy Conservation, Retro-fit Construction and the ‘Green’ Economy. Many of our students have also set up their own business.

Third Level Links/Progression

Further study is available through the QQI links scheme at levels 7 and 8. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.