Horticulture
This course is one of only a few like it in Ireland and runs from mid September to late May. It features lectures, demonstrations and group discussions, field trips and tours.
| 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
One Year Full-Time (Part Time options available)
Further information
• One year full-time Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 5 Course where you choose your modules leading to a certificate in Horticulture
• You’ll develop organic gardening skills so you’ll be able to grow fruit, veg and herbs the healthy organic way
• Part time and Distance Learning options are also available
Leading to a QQI Level 5 certificate in ‘Horticulture’.
One Year full-time course. (Part time options available)
The course consists of modules, some of which are nationally written and common to other Education bodies under Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Many of the modules have been specially written by teachers within the Organic and Co-operative movement. Because it is modular based and nationally certified, students wishing to continue to study further can have their awards recognised at whatever level achieved.
The Modules included in this course are as follows:
Organic Standards and Principles (5N2550)
Fruit and Vegetable Production (5N2552)
Soil Science and Growing Media (5N2530)
Beekeeping (5N2554)
Plant Protection (5N2546)
Plant Science (5N2528)
Plant Identification and Use (5N2527)
Applied Permaculture (5N1553)
Horticultural Mechanisation (5N2559)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Practice (5N1433)
5M2586- Horticulture
The Organic College
Dromcollogher
County Limerick
Ireland
T: 063 83604
E: oifig@organiccollege.com
E: paula@organiccollege.com