Expand+Sustainable Horticulture/Permaculture is a science based course offering a practical and unique learning experience in a thriving college community. Kinsale has a strong tradition of food and farming, as well as providing a near-idyllic environment f...

Hide-Sustainable Horticulture/Permaculture is a science based course offering a practical and unique learning experience in a thriving college community. Kinsale has a strong tradition of food and farming, as well as providing a near-idyllic environment for exploring the natural environment. The course consists of classroom-based talks, practical activities, site visits, guest master classes & group project work. The emphasis of the course is on practical skills such as permaculture design, plant identification, food growing, tree planting, ethical communication, community development, environmental education and extras such as introductions to basket weaving and sustainable building techniques for example. The students can apply this knowledge in their own lives and gain professional qualifications to access employment, developing their careers or continue to 3rd level courses in horticulture.

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QQI Level 5 5M2586 in Horticulture

GARDA VETTING
Kinsale College is committed to practices that safeguard the welfare of students, young people and vulnerable adults. Garda Vetting is conducted on students attending courses where interacti...

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QQI Level 5 5M2586 in Horticulture

GARDA VETTING
Kinsale College is committed to practices that safeguard the welfare of students, young people and vulnerable adults. Garda Vetting is conducted on students attending courses where interaction with children or vulnerable adults is a feature of the course.

WORK PLACEMENT/EXPERIENCE
Participants will be required to undertake 40 days of work placement in a suitable environment. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

Expand+Course Fees Explained
The College is funded primarily by the European Social Fund there are no tuition fees for all EU Nationals.

€250 Student Services Fee
These services include the supply of certain classroom and study materials, field trips, ...

Hide-Course Fees Explained
The College is funded primarily by the European Social Fund there are no tuition fees for all EU Nationals.

€250 Student Services Fee
These services include the supply of certain classroom and study materials, field trips, industrial site visits, facilitating the visits of guest lecturers, the provision of extra training (examples include manual handling, patient handling, conflict resolution and leadership courses), free IT and printing supports for students, the availability of many leisure and recreational pursuits and the ongoing support of College teams and societies.

Exemptions: There are no exemptions from this charge; however a student whose VTOS place has been confirmed will be refunded the charge.

€200 Department of Education and Skills (DES)
Programme Participant Contribution Since Budget 2010 the DES has stipulated that all participants on Further Education (FE) courses are required to pay €200 to secure their place on their chosen course.

Exemptions: All students who are holders of a Medical Card or a dependant of a Medical Card holder, receive VTOS or BTEA are exempt from paying this charge. Students who successfully apply for and receive a student maintenance grant will be refunded this charge.

OTHER COSTS
Some courses incur an extra cost which is related to kits, uniforms, manuals etc. (e.g.Professional Cookery course and Outdoor Education course.)

Exemptions: All students who receive VTOS are exempt from paying examination fees; students who are
holders of a Medical Card or a dependant of a Medical Card holder are exempt from paying QQI examination fees only.

Expand+Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi....

Hide-Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie

VTOS
The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) provides a range of courses to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people. This scheme allows successful applicants to keep their Social Welfare Allowances while attending their course in the college.

Please note: Places are LIMITED on the VTOS programme and are prioritised on the basis of:
(i) Educational need
(ii) Period of time in receipt of Social Welfare payments

BTEA
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) is a scheme for unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities who are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection. DSP are the decision makers in relation to who will be awarded BTEA. The allowance can be paid to people who wish to undertake approved second or third level courses of education. BTEA is not an unemployment payment. This weekly allowance is not means tested and you can work part-time without affecting your BTEA payment. Commerce is eligible for BTEA as long as the applicant is progressing their level of education qualification i.e. if an applicant has a level 5 qualification on the National framework of Qualifications (NFQ) they must undertake a course that leads to a level 6 qualification at least. Further Information is available at www.studentfinance.ie.

Detailed information on fees for all courses is available on the website.

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APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
The application form can be completed online at www.kinsalecollege.ie. When you apply online you will receive a personal acc...

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APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
The application form can be completed online at www.kinsalecollege.ie. When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID, this will enable you to view all college correspondence in relation to your application. (Applicants can complete the application on-line in the college if required)

Step 2: ATTEND FOR INTERVIEW.
Applicants will be invited for interview at the college.
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.

Step 3: ACCEPT PLACE ON COURSE
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer of a place on a college course by post and by e-mail. Applicants must secure this place by paying the relevant Course Fee before a set date. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another applicant.

Step 4: REGISTRATION AND INDUCTION
When students are offered a place on a course the notification will also contain information regarding dates for registration and induction. All students must attend the college on these designated dates.

Expand+EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Students who successfully complete the Level 5 Award in Sustainable Horticulture will be eligible to apply for the Level 6 Award in Kinsale College.

BA in Sustainable Resource Management, Tipperary Institute
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Students who successfully complete the Level 5 Award in Sustainable Horticulture will be eligible to apply for the Level 6 Award in Kinsale College.

BA in Sustainable Resource Management, Tipperary Institute
BSc Horticulture, Cork Institute of Technology
BSc Herbal Science, Cork Institute of Technology
WIT/Kildalton College: BSc Horticulture
WIT/National Botanic Gardens: BSc Horticulture
UCD: BAgrSc Hons Horticulture, Landscape and Sports Turf Management
UCD: BSc Hons Landscape Architecture

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates from the course will be well equipped to pursue a range of employment and business opportunities. Several past students now supply fresh vegetables from their market gardens to customers and restaurants around the Kinsale area. Other opportunities are available in diverse fields including ecology, environmental education, plant nurseries, garden centres, landscape design and sustainable resource management.