| Course Name |
Horticulture - Plant Propagation |
| Course Provider |
College of Amenity Horticulture - Botanic Gardens |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kildalton Agricultural College |
| Course Code |
5N2547 |
| Course Type |
Teagasc |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
Minor |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Glasnevin, Piltown, Kildalton |
| FET Code |
5N2547 - Plant Propagation |
| Duration |
25 weeks
Duration
The course will be offered in one 3 hour session per week over a 25 week period commencing in early September and running through to mid-March. Students will be required to take cuttings, prepare seed for sowing and carry out routine division and layering using safe work practices in the National Botanic Gardens. Skills learned during the course will be assessed regularly by College personnel. |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Please contact Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens or Teagasc College of Horticulture, Kildalton College for further information. |
| Application Date |
Application forms are available from appropriate college
Or online via link below.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Who Should Apply?
This course is designed for anyone who wants to get involved in horticulture on a part-time basis while gaining an approved Level 5 minor award and for people who are currently working in other careers but who feel that they hav...
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This course is designed for anyone who wants to get involved in horticulture on a part-time basis while gaining an approved Level 5 minor award and for people who are currently working in other careers but who feel that they have always wanted to learn more about this very important aspect of horticulture. This module offers participants a chance to study at the Teagasc College, National Botanic Gardens. By taking other Level 5 modules, students may be able to build towards a full award of QQI Certificate in Horticulture.
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| Course Content |
Plant Propagation (Level 5 Component Award – QQI 5N2547)
Students will be taught the propagation of a wide range of plants. This course outlines the principles of division, layering & grafting. Learn to take a range of cuttings and carry out bench grafting amongst other things. |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Module Content
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
• Outline the principles of plant propagation
• Outline the principles of division and layering
• Outline the principles of grafting
• Outline the principles of propa...
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On completion of this module, students will be able to:
• Outline the principles of plant propagation
• Outline the principles of division and layering
• Outline the principles of grafting
• Outline the principles of propagation from seed
• Describe the basic requirements for rooting cuttings
• Describe different systems used for cutting propagation
• Take a range of cuttings
• Prepare and sow seed
• Carry out routine division and layering
• Carry out bench grafting
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| Careers or Further Progression |
By taking other Level 5 modules, students may be able to build towards a full major award of QQI Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture. Further progression is also possible to level 6 and level 7 horticulture. |
| Further Enquiries |
Location and further details:
• Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture,
National Botanic Gardens,
Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Tel: 01 8040201
Email: botanic.college@teagasc.ie
• Teagasc College of Horticulture,
Kildalton, Piltown, Co Kilkenny
Tel: 051 644400
Email: kildalton.college@teagasc.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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