Birr Further Education and Training Centre

Offaly

Horticulture with Environmental Studies

English

5

I-VET

Formal

This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to gain a career in the horticulture industry. You will learn the science of plants and how to grow the successfully. The course is a mix of classroom-based learning and practical horticultural skills. The practical element of the course will take place in the gardens of Birr Castle Demesne.

Teamworking Work Practice Soil Science And Growing Media Plant Identification And Use Plant Science Plant Protection Horticulture Mechanisation Biodiversity And The Natural Environment Word Processing Plant Propagation

Fees payable, not disclosed

QQI

38 Weeks (Full time)

120 ECTS

Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills

Plant Protection and Conservation

EQF Level 4 or equivalent is essential. Mature student through the Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme is possible. English language proficiency for non-english speaker is essential. Non-EU applicants may be subjected to full international fees

On successful completion, students may be eligible to gain employment in the horticulture industry or progress to further studies in The Botanic Gardens or Kildalton College.