| Course Name |
Ecology & the Environment |
| Course Provider |
College of Amenity Horticulture - Botanic Gardens |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kildalton Agricultural College |
| Course Code |
6N3645 |
| 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 |
6N3645 - Ecology & the Environment |
| Duration |
16 weeks |
| Application Date |
Application for this course is through our website at link below
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must have at least Level 5 in Horticulture or 3 years experience in the relevant area of horticulture and provide a letter of recommendation from a current employer. |
| Comment |
*Please note the level 6 component courses are open to students who have successfully achieved a Certificate in Horticulture QQI Level 5 or persons currently working within the horticulture industry with a minimum of three years’ experience (in this case a letter from employer must be provided and a short interview will take place). |
| Course Content |
Ecology & the Environment (Level 6 Component Award – QQI 6N3624)
This course is designed for those currently employed in any area of horticulture who would like to deepen their scientific and applied knowledge in the area of ecology & environment. The student will learn how to assist in the management of the natural environment.
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| Subjects Taught |
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On completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Review policy framework for environmental and biodiversity protection in Ireland
• Appraise the role of statutory and voluntary organisations in environmental protection
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On completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Review policy framework for environmental and biodiversity protection in Ireland
• Appraise the role of statutory and voluntary organisations in environmental protection
• Apply techniques to promote biodiversity in the horticulture industry
• Evaluate factors influencing population dynamics and community composition
• Examine habitat restoration techniques
• Report on a range of environmental features
• Assess habitats for biodiversity and quality using practical techniques
• Identify invasive species of plants and pests
• Devise a management plan to control an invasive species
• Ensure implementation of procedures to create and maintain a safe working environment
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| Careers or Further Progression |
This award is a component part of the full-time Advanced Certificate in Horticulture programme offered at both colleges. On completion of this course students can undertake further part-time courses in the areas of Landscaping, Nursery Stock Production, Sportsturf and Market Gardening. |
| 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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