Kinsale College
Location
Cork
Educational program name
Sustainable Horticulture / Permaculture
Language
English
EQF level
4
I-VET / C-VET
I-VET
Modality
Formal
Short Summary
The course is useful to anyone interested in landscape design, organic horticulture, community development, environmental education, and sustainable resource management, and can lead to work or further training in these areas. The course is a mixture of classroom-based talks, practical activities, site visits, master classes from a range of visiting specialists, and group project work. Participants will be required to undertake 40 days of work placement in a suitable environment.
Keywords/Topics
Permaculture Design,
Biodiversity and the Natural Environment, Organic Production,
Plant Protection,
Plant Science,
Plant Identification & Use,
Soil Science & Growing Media,
Work Practice,
Communications.
Cost
Fees payable, not disclosed
Certification
QQI
Start date
2023-09-04
Duration
1 Year (Full time)
Key skill set
Analytical, listening and communication, technological and and problem solving skills
Category
Soil Resources Management
Entry conditions
Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered
in lieu of formal qualifications.
Learning outcomes
On completion, students will gain practical skills to gain employment or continue to third-level courses in horticulture, landscape design or related subjects. Students who successfully complete the sustainable horticulture will be eligible to apply for the level 5 Award in Kinsale College.