Horticulture 1
This course provides a broad reaching education to those interested in a career in horticulture. Throughout the year students make several field trips to a range of horticultural businesses. Excellent facilities enable the practical application of course work. There are five hectares of landscape on site including; nursery stock, fruit/ vegetable production, glasshouse, and natural/synthetic sports pitches.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, L.C.A. or equivalent, with some practical experience in horticulture desirable. Mature students without formal qualifications are welcome to apply for places on this course. All applicants are interviewed and places are awarded on suitability.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities exist in, Landscape Construction and Maintenance, Landscape Design, Garden Centre or Nursery Operations, Fruit and Vegetable Production.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
Cork College of FET, Tramore Road Campus: Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management (6M4330).
Cork College of FET, Tramore Road Campus: Landscape & Nursey Management (6M4234).
MTU: BSc Horticulture (CR011).
MTU: BSc Herbal Science (CR330).
SETU/Kildalton College: BSc Horticulture (WD096).
SETU/National Botanic Gardens: BSc Horticulture (WD097).
UCD: BAgrSc Hons Horticulture, Landscape and Sports Turf Management (DN272).
UCD: BSc Hons Landscape Architecture (DN120).
Further information
FEES
Student Services: €250
QQI Exam Fees: €50*
Field Trips: €45
College Jacket: €55
Total: €400
Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information
regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.
Introduction
Horticulture is the industry that produces and maintains plants for human use. Successful horticulturalists understand the science of soil management and plant production. They combine their knowledge with their creative skills to develop products and services that people need and want. The horticulture industry is expanding and it offers people a rewarding and exciting career in areas such as landscape design and maintenance, food production, and plant production for aesthetic and pharmaceutical use. This course provides a broad reaching education to those interested in a career in horticulture. Throughout the year students make several field trips to a range of horticultural businesses. Excellent facilities enable the practical application of course work. There are five hectares of landscape on site including; nursery stock, fruit/ vegetable production, glasshouse, and natural/synthetic sports pitches.
Plant Propagation - 5N2547
Plant Protection - 5N2546
Plant Science - 5N2528
Plant Identification & Use - 5N2527
Soil Science & Growing Media - 5N2530
Fruit and Vegetable Production - 5N2552
Garden Design - 5N2551
Communications - 5N0690
Work Practice - 5N1433
5M2586 - Horticulture
Certification:
QQI Level 5- Horticulture 5M2586
SPECIAL FEATURES:
For the duration of the course students are provided with the opportunity to work with a commercial enterprise for a minimum of one day per week. This work placement will take place under the supervision of a qualified Horticulturist. Students propagate plants at a commercial glasshouse throughout the year and organise a plant sale in May of each year.
Daniel Crowley
Phone: 021 2067636
Email: daniel.crowley@csn.ie
Email: info@csn.ie
Phone: +353 21 4961020
Address: Tramore Road Campus (Cork College of FET), Tramore Rd., Cork City. T12 AC91