Growing Vegetables
To equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to plant, grow and maintain a range of vegetables under supervision.
| Award Name | Level 4 Component Award (Level 4 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 Component Award (Level 4 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
Duration
100 hours (normally over 12 weeks).
Entry Requirements
- Must be able to demonstrate the levels of knowledge, skill and competence associated with NFQ level 3
- Competent in written and spoken English
- Be comfortable studying in a virtual learning environment (VLE)
Careers / Further progression
Transfer and Progression:
This minor award can be used to meet the requirements of the following major awards; 4M1994 Level 4 Horticulture.
Further information
Please contact Provider for next available start date.
Programme Purpose:
To equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to plant, grow and maintain a range of vegetables under supervision.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
State the principles of crop rotation including a rationale and examples
State the major factors affecting soil suitability for vegetable production to include soil composition, nutrient availability, water holding capacity, drainage, organic matter content and compaction
Prepare ground for vegetable growing to include digging, breaking up of soil, removal of debris, weeds and large stones to form suitable surface
Apply compost, manure and fertiliser to a stated rate at planting and throughout the growing season
Grow a range of vegetables to include brassicas, legumes, root crops and salad crops from seeds, including both station and drill sown, tubers, sets, plugs and transplants
Maintain growing vegetable crops to include watering, weather and pest protection, training and supporting
Deal with common pests and diseases of vegetable crops to include identification and control by a range of methods
Deal with weeds to include identification and control by a range of methods
Harvest a range of vegetables to include selection, grading and packing
Operate within appropriate safety procedures to create and maintain a safe working environment including safety standards regarding lifting, carrying and handling plants, tools and equipment.
Skills Demonstration: 80%. Examination: 80%.
4N0671 Growing Vegetables
9 Burgh Quay,
Dublin 2, Ireland, D02 FD85
Phone: (+353) 01 662 5491
Email: info@ecounesco.ie