Horticulture

Pearse College of Further Education

 

Course Name Horticulture
Course Provider Pearse College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) City of Dublin ETB
Course Code 5M2586
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time
Location (Districts) Crumlin
Course Content

Expand+What is it about?
This course has been running successfully for over 25 years and is as popular today, as when we started in 1989. It provides the students with a general all round knowledge in all aspects of horticulture. Students are offered a goo...

FET Code 5M2586 - Horticulture
Duration One year full-time (September - May)
Comment What do I get out of it?

The confidence and skills to design, construct and maintain a functional modern garden

An understanding of plants, their structure and care, the soil they grow in and how it all works

A QQI/FETAC Level 5 Award in Horticulture – 5M2586

Key facts
Amenity Horticulture is a popular, hands on course open to all.
Course Fee Fees/Charges
Details of charges and fees may be obtained from the General Office, phone: (01) 453 6661 / 454 1544.
Financial Support PLC Grants
Grants are available to eligible students. General information and application details may be obtained from studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
Interview Yes
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Subjects Taught Course Modules

Plant Science
Soil Science
Plant Identification
Plant Protection
Ornamental Horticulture
Garden Design/Organic Production
Permaculture Design /Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Communications
Work Practice
Entry Requirements The course is aimed at mature students who have a keen interest in horticulture and/or relevant experience.

Interview
Leaving Certificate or equivalent
Language test for international students.
Careers or Further Progression Where can I go from here?
Directly into employment with landscapers, garden centres and related areas. Many of our past students have also set up their own business. Progression to FETAC Level 6 Horticulture at Pearse College with further study available through the FETAC Links scheme at Level 7, 8 & 9.
Further Enquiries Phone: (01) 453 6661 or 01 454 1544
Fax: (01) 4541060
Email: info@pearse.cdetb.ie
Web: www.pearsecollege.ie