| Course Name |
Horticulture - Sports Turf Science & Maintenance |
| Course Provider |
College of Amenity Horticulture - Botanic Gardens |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kildalton Agricultural College, Ashtown Food Research Centre |
| Course Code |
6N3622 |
| 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 |
6N3622 - Sports turf science and Maintenance |
| Duration |
16 weeks |
| Application Date |
Apply online via link below. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| 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 |
Sportsturf Science and Maintenance Level 6 Component Award – QQI 6N3623)
For those already employed in the sportsturf management, in particular golf courses, sports fields/ pitches, equestrian or any other facility using natural turf. The course will equip students with the knowledge to manage all the factors that influence the development, quality and maintenance of sportsturf in Ireland. |
| Subjects Taught |
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On completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Appraise the physical and chemical characteristics of soil
• Evaluate soil hydrology
• Understand the growth and development of grass
• Assess meteorological effect...
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On completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Appraise the physical and chemical characteristics of soil
• Evaluate soil hydrology
• Understand the growth and development of grass
• Assess meteorological effects on the grass plant
• Evaluate cultural practices and IPM
• Identify pest, disease and weed problems and solutions
• Formulate nutritional programmes
• Safely manage turfgrass and operate turfgrass maintenance equipment
• Recognise professional practice for working in sportsturf facilities
• Appreciate all aspects of working in a healthy and safe environment
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression
This is award is a component part of the Advanced Certificate in Horticulture programme offered at the College of Amenity Horticulture, Glasnevin and Teagasc Kildalton College, Co. Kilkenny. On completion of this module, students can take other part-time modules that are complimentary to this Sportsturf Science and maintenance module. |
| Further Enquiries |
For further details contact:
• 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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