Teagasc

Kildalton and National Botanic Gardens, Ashtown Campus, Dublin

Horticulture Options (Plant Identification and Use, Landscape Construction & Maintenance, Horticulture Mechanisation, Fruit and Vegetable Production, Plant Propagation, Plant Protection, Soil Science and Growing Media and Plant Science)

English

4

C-VET

Formal

These accredited short courses are intended for part-time students who are currently employed in the horticulture industry and who wish to further their career development in their chosen sector. Students can opt to study one or as many modules in the horticulture options.

Plant Identification and Use, Plant Science, Soil Science and Growing Media, Plant Protection, Work Experience, Leadership, Teamwork or Communications, Landscape Construction and Maintenance, Plant Propogation, Horticultural Mechanisation, Fruit and Vegetable Production

€180-240

QQI

6 Months (Part time)

15 ECTS

Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills

Fruit Farming

Anyone who has an interest in horticulture can apply for these modules. No previous experience is required. Applicants must be a minimum of 17 years of age.

These courses will equip the learners with the knowledge, skills, and competence relevant to gain employment in the sector.