Teagasc

Location
Dublin
Educational program name
Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (Food production, Landscaping, Niursery, Sports turf)
Language
English
EQF level
5
I-VET / C-VET
I-VET
Modality
Formal
Short Summary
This course offers different individualised modules for the following options: Food production, Landscaping, Nursery, and Sports turf. This course is offered over a 32-week period and consists of either 24 or 16 weeks of College based coursework and 8 or 16 weeks of a practical learning period (PLP) depending on the chosen stream. Course material will be delivered face to face through a combination of practical instruction and assessment and class-based teaching.
Keywords/Topics
Market Gardening, Organic Crop Production, Horticultural Production Mechanisation,Landscape Design and Construction, Garden and Parks Supervision, Nursery Stock Production and Sports Turf Science and Maintenance.
Cost
€990. While €7,000 for a Non-EU Citizen990.00 - €1,990
Contact
https://www.teagasc.ie/education/courses/horticulture/level-6-advanced-certificate-in-horticulture/ https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/publications/2021/Teagasc-College-Prospectus-2022.pdf
Certification
QQI
Duration
1 Year (Full time)
ECTS or Hours
120 ECTS
Key skill set
Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills
Category
Fruit Farming
Entry conditions
Students who have successfully completed the Level 4 Certificate in Horticulture are eligible to apply. Applicants with relevant prior learning and/or life experience will also be considered.
Learning outcomes
Successful graduates of this course can be employed in the horticultural industry as technicians, supervisors or managers. Also, opportunities to progress to higher education programs through the Higher Education Links Scheme.