| Course Name |
Horticulture |
| Course Provider |
Kildalton Agricultural College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
College of Amenity Horticulture - Botanic Gardens |
| Course Code |
5M2586 |
| Course Type |
Teagasc |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Glasnevin, Piltown, Kildalton |
| Course Content |
Expand+This introductory horticultural course is suitable for people who wish to:
• Make their careers in horticulture
• Assess their area of preference in horticulture
• Develop knowledge and skills in horticultural areas
• Progress to an Advanced C...
Hide-This introductory horticultural course is suitable for people who wish to:
• Make their careers in horticulture
• Assess their area of preference in horticulture
• Develop knowledge and skills in horticultural areas
• Progress to an Advanced Certificate in Horticulture
• Transfer to linked courses at ITs through the Higher Links (HELS) Scheme.
The course consists of 28 weeks course work at a horticultural college and four weeks work experience on an approved horticultural unit. Course work concentrates on scientific and economic principles underlying horticulture and the application of these principles to particular enterprises. The four weeks on work experience may be in garden centres, nurseries, amenity parks, golf courses or fruit and vegetable production units.
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| FET Code |
5M2586 - Horticulture |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Applications should be made directly to the college of the applicants choice by the 1st June. Course commences in September each year. |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Students who successfully complete this one year programme are awarded the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture. This does not meet the training requirement for Stamp Duty Exemption.
The course is provided at two Horticultural Colleges:
• Kildalton College, Piltown, Co Kilkenny
• College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 |
| Entry Requirements |
There is no minimum educational entry requirement, but those who have completed the Leaving Certificate are likely to benefit most from it. Applicants must be over 17 years on 1st January following entry to the course. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Students with this Level 5 award can progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture or may apply for the Higher Education Links Schemes - applicants should check with the relevant IT/University. |
| Further Enquiries |
Principal - John Mulhern
College of Amenity Horticulture, Botanic Gardens,
Tel: 01 804 0201
Email: john.mulhern@teagasc.ie
OR
Assistant Principal - Grainne McMahon
Kildalton Agricultural College,
Tel: 051 644 400
Email: grainne.mcmahon@teagasc.ie |
| Financial Support |
Teagasc Grant Scheme (means tested) |
| Interview |
Interview June |
| Application Date |
By 1st June, however, late applications up to September each year. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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