Teagasc

Dublin

Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (Food production, Landscaping, Niursery, Sports turf)

English

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I-VET

Formal

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.

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.

€990. While €7,000 for a Non-EU Citizen990.00 - €1,990

QQI

1 Year (Full time)

120 ECTS

Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills

Fruit Farming

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.

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.