Dundrum College of Further Education
Location
Dublin
Educational program name
Horticulture and Garden Design
Language
English
EQF level
4
I-VET / C-VET
I-VET
Modality
Formal
Short Summary
This course will provide students with a thorough practical knowledge of horticulture, landscape design, garden maintenance, market gardening, and plant propagation. The course includes a 440-hour practical placement in the college horticultural gardens.
Keywords/Topics
Garden Design, Plant Propagation,
Communications,
Work Practice,
Plant Science,
Plant Identification and Use,
Plant Protection,
Soil Science and Growing Media,
Ornamental Horticulture
Cost
Fees payable, not disclosed
Certification
QQI
Start date
2023-09-11
Duration
1 Year (Full time)
Key skill set
Garden Design, Plant Propagation,
Communications
Plant Science,
Plant Identification and Use,
Plant Protection,
Soil Science and Growing Media,
Ornamental Horticulture
Category
Floriculture and Gardening
Entry conditions
Leaving certificate or its equivalent.
For mature students, work experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, graduates will gain knowledge of horticulture sciences and seek employment in the horticultural sector. Students may progress to the year two part-time program in horticulture at level 5 or may be eligible for advanced progression procedures to higher certificate courses in Horticulture