| Course Name |
Horticulture - Nursery Stock Production |
| Course Provider |
College of Amenity Horticulture - Botanic Gardens |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kildalton Agricultural College |
| Course Code |
6N3610 |
| Course Type |
Teagasc |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
Minor |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Glasnevin, Piltown, Kildalton |
| FET Code |
6N3610 - Nursery Stock Production |
| Duration |
15 weeks, |
| Application Date |
Apply via Teagasc website - link below |
| Entry Requirements |
Please note to apply for these courses Applicants must have 3 years’ experience in a relevant area of horticulture or must hold a Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture and must provide a letter of recommendation from their current employer. |
| Course Content |
This course is designed for those working in the sector who wish to deepen their scientific and applied knowledge of professional plant propagation. Students will learn to perform operations in a nursery stock plant production unit. |
| Subjects Taught |
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On completion of this module the students will be able to:
• Plan a crop production programme for a range of crops, such as:
- Bedding plants
- Open ground trees and shrubs
- Containerised trees and shrubs
• Perform cultural ...
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On completion of this module the students will be able to:
• Plan a crop production programme for a range of crops, such as:
- Bedding plants
- Open ground trees and shrubs
- Containerised trees and shrubs
• Perform cultural techniques such as
- Taking cuttings
- Pruning and staking
- Pricking off
- Preparing a compost mix for various container crops
- Potting on
• Recognise crop specific pests, diseases and weeds and develop appropriate control programmes
• Appreciate current plant health import/export regulations
• Appreciate all aspects of working in a healthy and safe environment
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression
This award is a component part of the Advanced Certificate in Horticulture programme offered at The College of Amenity Horticulture, Glasnevin and Teagasc Kildalton College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. On completion of this module, students can take other Level 6 components that are complimentary to nursery stock production. |
| 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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