QQI Level 5 certificate in 'Horticulture'

Course details

This course is one of only a few like it in Ireland and runs from mid September to late May. It features lectures, demonstrations and group discussions, field trips and tours.

The course consists of modules, some of which are nationally written and common to other Education bodies under Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Many of the modules have been specially written by teachers within the Organic and Co-operative movement. Because it is modular based and nationally certified, students wishing to continue to study further can have their awards recognised at whatever level achieved.

The Modules included in this course are as follows:

Organic Standards and Principles

Fruit and Vegetable Production

Soil Science and Growing Media

Beekeeping

Plant Protection

Plant Science

Plant Identification

Permaculture Design

Horticultural Mechanisation

Communications

Work Practice