Kinsale College

Cork

Sustainable Horticulture / Permaculture

English

4

I-VET

Formal

The course is useful to anyone interested in landscape design, organic horticulture, community development, environmental education, and sustainable resource management, and can lead to work or further training in these areas. The course is a mixture of classroom-based talks, practical activities, site visits, master classes from a range of visiting specialists, and group project work. Participants will be required to undertake 40 days of work placement in a suitable environment.

Permaculture Design, Biodiversity and the Natural Environment, Organic Production, Plant Protection, Plant Science, Plant Identification & Use, Soil Science & Growing Media, Work Practice, Communications.

Fees payable, not disclosed

QQI

1 Year (Full time)

120 ECTS

Analytical, listening and communication, technological and and problem solving skills

Soil Resources Management

Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

On completion, students will gain practical skills to gain employment or continue to third-level courses in horticulture, landscape design or related subjects. Students who successfully complete the sustainable horticulture will be eligible to apply for the level 5 Award in Kinsale College.