Sustainable Design and Innovation هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

This new course aims to provide the student with the opportunity to explore alternatives and up-grades to conventional design practice in order to create a rewarding, resource-rich, environment for generations to come. Students will be encouraged to examine sustainable horticulture and design techniques, with emphasis on conservation of resources, respect for our cultural and natural heritage, the use of recycled materials and alternative energies.

Course Modules

• Design Principles
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Landscape Construction and Maintenance
• Plant Identification and Use
• Plant Protection
• Ornamental Horticulture
• Communications
• Work Practice / Work Experience

How do I get in?

• Interview
• Leaving Certificate Standard and/or relevant experience

What do I get out of it?

• QQI/FETAC Level 5 Award in Horticulture – 5M2208
• Sustainability is the buzz word of the 21^st ;century. This is an up and coming area of study and will be a future key employment area.

Where can I go from here?

Direct employment opportunities in Horticulture, Forestry, Organic Enterprises, Energy Conservation, Retro-fit Construction and the ‘Green’ Economy. Many of our students have also set up their own business. Further sudy is available through the FETAC links scheme at Level 7, 8 and 9.