| Course Name |
Horticulture - Plant Identification & Use |
| Course Provider |
College of Amenity Horticulture - Botanic Gardens |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kildalton Agricultural College |
| Course Code |
5N2527 |
| 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 |
5N2527 - Plant Identification and Use |
| Duration |
28 weeks |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Contact colleges for details of next start dates |
| Application Date |
Application for this course is through our website at link below |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+Students who do not wish to pursue a full-time horticultural programme with Teagasc can opt to complete a single module or a number of modules on a part-time basis where available. Examples of modules available are listed on Teagasc website. Pleas...
Hide-Students who do not wish to pursue a full-time horticultural programme with Teagasc can opt to complete a single module or a number of modules on a part-time basis where available. Examples of modules available are listed on Teagasc website. Please contact Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens or Teagasc College of Horticulture, Kildalton College for further information.
Plant Identification & Use (Level 5 Component Award – QQI 5N2527)
Students will acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to identify a wide range of plants, their characteristics and use in different horticultural situations. A plant portfolio will be completed as part of the assessment.
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| Subjects Taught |
Module Content
On completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Explain the binomial plant nomenclature system
• Explain technical plant terminology
• Identify a range of common plants at different stages
• Select suitable plants for different planting situations
• Plant a range of plants using safe working practices |
| Careers or Further Progression |
By taking other Level 5 modules, students may be able to build towards a full award of QQI Certificate in 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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