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Location
Nenagh
Educational program name
Horticulture Growing Vegetables/Horticultural Science
Language
English
EQF level
3
I-VET / C-VET
I-VET
Modality
Formal
Short Summary
This course is designed for people who have a strong interest in horticulture and gardening. The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to carry out horticultural tasks and duties safely in a horticultural setting under supervision. It also aims to provide the learner with the necessary skills, knowledge, and competence to plant, grow, maintain, and establish trees and shrubs in a range of situations under supervision. This is an opportunity to develop new skills and keep pace with ongoing technological and policy changes in agriculture.
Keywords/Topics
Growing Vegetables, Horticultural Sciences
Cost
Fees payable, not disclosed
Certification
QQI
Duration
19 Weeks (Part time)
ECTS or Hours
30 ECTS
Key skill set
Willingness to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to demonstrate initiatives
Category
Fruit Farming
Entry conditions
Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education at EQF 2 although no formal qualifications are required.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion, learners will be able to apply the basic principles of horticulture including rationale for rotation and examples. Learners may also progress to level 4 certificate in Horticulture