Course Description
Horticulture
Plant Identification & Use; Soil Science; Work Practice; Plant Protection; Plant Propagation; Plant Science; Communications; Safety & Health at Work; Start your Own Business
| College | Killester College of Further Education |
| Course Location | Killester, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 5 |
| Course Category | Horticulture, Agriculture |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Horticulture |
| Course Start Date | 12th September 2022 |
| Course End Date | 26th May 2023 |
| Course Duration | one academic year |
| Course Time | Four Days Per week in College & one day work placement |
| Course Fee | 395 |
| Entry Requirements | Leaving Cert/LCA/QQI level 4 Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning) NOTE Students should note that some of the practical work on this course requires some physical effort and direct contact with soil and plants. Consequently, students with any back problems, respiratory illnesses or allergies or indeed any other injuries or conditions should discuss this matter with the course coordinator at enrolment. |
| Carear Path | Students may progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) through the Higher Education Links Scheme. This Award is a recognised and respected link with Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) and Teagasc at the National Botanic Gardens. This course can also act as a gateway into the horticultural industry. Past students are working in Nurseries, Golf Courses and Landscaping and Gardening centres. |
| Phone | (01)8337686 |
| Course Code | 5M2586 |
For information about Killester College of Further Education, please visit their college page on Whichcollege.ie by clicking here.
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Killester College of Further Education
Collins Avenue
Killester
Dublin 5
D05 TW21, Killester, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: D05 TW21
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