Horticulture

Horticulture QQI Award (5M2586)

This course has been running successfully for over 35 years. It provides students with a general all-round knowledge in key aspects of horticulture.  Students are offered a good balance of practical and theory-based skills including: scientific experiments, garden design, plant propagation, plant care and identification.

Course Content

Plant Science (5N2528); Soil Science & Growing Media (5N2530); Plant Identification (5N2527); Plant Protection (5N2546); Permaculture Design (5N1617); Plant Propagation (5N2547); Communications (5N0690); Work Practice (5N1433); Ornamental Horticulture (5N2548)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Horticulture (5M2586)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

The course is aimed at mature students and school leavers who have a keen interest in horticulture and/or relevant experience.

• Interview
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Language test for international students.

Career Opportunities

Directly into employment with landscapers, garden centres and related areas.
Many of our past students have also set up their own business.

Third Level Links/Progression

Progression to QQI Level 6 Horticulture at Pearse College. Students can also access a variety of university courses in UCD.

For more information on university links, click here

Course Charges

€100 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Horticulture QQI Award (4M1994)

This is a BTEI Level 4 course. It provides students with a general all-round knowledge in key aspects of horticulture. Students are offered a good balance of practical and theory-based skills including: growing plants, horticultural with real hands-on experience.

Course Content

Plant Propagation (4N1990), Plant Identification (4N1186), Establishing Trees & Shrubs (4N0666). IT and Learning Support are also available to students if timetable allows.

Certification

QQI Level 4 Component Certificates in Horticulture (4M1994)

Duration

1 year – September to May (part-time)

Entry Requirements

The course is aimed at mature students and school leavers who have a keen interest in horticulture and/or relevant experience. Interview. Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Language test for international students.

Third Level Links/Progression

Progression to the QQI Level 5 Horticulture course at Pearse College.

Course Charges

Free for BTEI applicants.

Please note all fees are subject to change.

Horticulture QQI Award (6M4334)

This course has been running successfully for several years and provides students 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.

Students who have successfully completed Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture are eligible to apply for Level 6. Applicants with relevant prior learning and/or life experience may also 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

€100 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.