Plant Propagation FETAC Level 3 هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

To provide learners with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to propagate a limited range of plants and vegetables learning a range to cutting techniques for different woods using the correct tools and materials. Learner will be able to complete layering and pision and will be capable of sowing a section of seeds correctly.

Credit Value

• 5 Credits

Progression

• General Learning 3M0874

Specific Entry/Access and Exemptions Requirements

• There are no minimum entry requirements. Applicants will have the opportunity to advise of any special learning requirements on application/registration

Certification

• FETAC Level 3 in Plant Propagation

Assessment

• 80% Skills Demonstration, 20% Portfolio / Collection of Work

Programme Content

• List the tools, materials and equipment required to produce a range of plants, using common propagation techniques
• Explain the effect of temperature, water and fertility on the life cycle of a plant
• Select suitable examples of a range of cuttings including softwoods, hardwood, semi-hardwood, herbaceous, nodal, intermodal, heeled, mallet, leaf and root
• Insert cuttings in a rooting medium using appropriate techniques and materials
• Demonstrate the correct technique of layering and division
• Sow a selection of seeds using appropriate techniques and materials, indoors or outdoors,