Sustainable Horticulture / Permaculture - Horticulture
The Sustainable Horticulture & Permaculture Course at Kinsale Campus is dedicated to exploring self and community sufficiency through food production, care for the natural world and community engagement.
| 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
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4.
Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English.
An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview.
Careers / Further progression
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.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
Kinsale Campus: Sustainable Horticulture/Permaculture Level 6
UCC: Sustainability (CK010)
MTU (Kerry):
Wildlife Biology (MT880)
Biological and Environmental Studies (MT680)
MTU (Cork):
Agriculture (MT750)
SETU:
Kildalton College: BSc Horticulture (SE506)
National Botanic Gardens: BSc Horticulture (SE507)
SETU(Waterford): Horticulture (SE528)
Special arrangements in place with MTU Cork (CCPS), MTU Kerry and SETU (Waterford & Carlow) for preferential entry for students of Morrison’s Island locations. Go to our progressions database for exact requirements on progressions for this course.
Further information
Courses commence in September.
SUSI Grant
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.StudentFinance.ie
Maintenance Grant Scheme for Post Leaving Certificate Courses:
All grant applications must be made online to a single awarding authority SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), through http://www.susi.ie
INTRODUCTION:
The Sustainable Horticulture & Permaculture Course at Kinsale Campus is dedicated to exploring self and community sufficiency through food production, care for the natural world and community engagement.
Learn about real world practical sustainability & useful skills while linking with a community of like-minded people. The essence of the course is to produce you own food, care for the soil, understand and regenerate natural ecosystems, design eco-friendly gardens & landscapes and become an effective communicator and advocate for environmental living.
The following subjects may be offered:
Permaculture Design: 5N1617
Biodiversity and the Natural Environment: 5N2547
Organic Production: 5N2549
Plant Protection: 5N2546
Plant Science: 5N2528
Plant Identification & Use: 5N2527
Soil Science & Growing Media: 5N2530
Work Practice: 5N1433
Communications: 5N0690
WORK 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.
5M2586 - Horticulture
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 5 in Horticulture (5M2586).
Course Co-Ordinator:
Mr. Donal Chambers
T: +353 21 4772 275
E: kinsalecampus@corketb.ie