Amenity Horticulture

Course details

This course has been running successfully for over 25 years and is as popular today as when we started in 1989. It provides students with a general all-round knowledge in key aspects of horticulture. Students are offered a good balance of practical and theory based skills including: scientific experiments, building techniques, garden design, organic production, plant care and identification.

Course Modules

• Plant Science
• Soil Science
• Plant Identification
• Plant Protection
• Ornamental Horticulture
• Garden Design/Organic Production
• Permaculture Design /Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Communications
• Work Practice

How do I get in?

The course is aimed at mature students and school leavers who have a keen interest in horticulture and /or relevant experience.

• Interview
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Language test for international students

What do I get out of it?

• The confidence and skills to design, construct and maintain a functional modern garden
• An understanding of plants, their structure and care, the soil they grow in and how it all works
• A QQI/FETAC Level 5 Award in Horticulture – 5M2586

Where can I go from here?

Directly into employment with landscapers, garden centres and related areas. Many of our past students have also set up their own business. Progression to FETAC Level 6 Horticulture at Pearse College with further study available through the FETAC links scheme at level 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Key facts

Amenity Horticulture is a popular, hands on course open to all.