Course details

The module is designed to provide the learner with a knowledge and understanding of the principles of food crop production and enable learners to develop the practical skills necessary for the successful production of a wide range of food crops. Candidates who successfully complete the course are awarded the FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate in Food Crops.

Assessment is ongoing through the duration of the course. Your course facilitator will give you the details of assessments on commencement of course.

On completion the learner will

  • Have the confidence to maintain a kitchen garden.
  • Have a grounding in organic principles
  • Be able to substitute manufactured fertilizers with organic options
  • Have completed one module out of FETAC Level 5 Award in Horticulture

Course requirements

None, just a passion for gardening!

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Westport College of Further Education

Theylcome to Theystport College of Further Education, established in 2009 to meet the educational needs of a community that is undergoing social and economic change.  To this end, They review and update their ctheirse provision annually.  their programmes are contemporary and designed to reflect the practices of the work place.  They offer a suite of ctheirses for school leavers and adults which will result in awards at Levels 5 and 6. 

They offer a fresh and vibrant place to study and their aim is to ensure that lifelong learning opportunities are available to all.  Students on their PLC ctheirses may receive Level 5 or Level 6 awards which are nationally recognised and which are a stepping stone to further study or training.  While many of their students go directly into the world of work, increasing numbers progress to higher educational opportunities.

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Whichever ctheirse you take They hope ytheir time at Theystport CFE is fulfilling and enriching and that you will consider continuing ytheir education in the future.

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