Horticulture - Organic Crop Production
This module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to practice organic crop production to approved organic standards in compliance with the EU and Irish regulations and legislation.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
15 weeks
Entry Requirements
Students who wish to achieve the full Level 5 Certificate on a part-time basis must successfully complete all mandatory modules & one elective choice.
These modules must also be completed in order for a student to be eligible for Progression to other Teagasc Horticultural Courses.
Careers / Further progression
By taking other Level 5 modules, students may be able to build towards a full award of QQI Certificate in Horticulture.
Further information
Duration: September - December
Time: Tuesdays 9.00am - 3.30pm
€240
The course will be offered over a 15 week period. Students will be required to perform a range of operations that are appropriate to organic crop production, using safe work practices, in Teagasc Ashtown. Skills learned during the course will be assessed regularly.
Module Content
Source organic input materials
Examine markets and marketing of organic crops
Design an organic crop rotation plan
Compile a production programme for Fruit & Veg
Produce an organic crop from propagation to point of sale.
5N2549 - Organic Crop Production
This course will lead to a minor award at QQI Level 5 in Organic Production (5N2549)
Location: Teagasc Ashtown
(Food & Research Centre, Dublin 15)
Location and further details:
• Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture,
National Botanic Gardens,
Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Tel: 01 8040201
Email: botanic.college@teagasc.ie