Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture
| Duration: | One Year |
|---|---|
| Awarding Body: | FETAC |
| Course Code: | CHORT |
| Progression: | Bachelor of Science in Horticulture Level 7 |
| Location: | Horticultural Colleges |
| Application: | Direct to Horticultural college of choice |
| Maintenance Grant: | Teagasc Grant Scheme |
Course Aim
The course, which is a progression from the Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture, is accredited by FETAC. This course provides students with the opportunity to acquire management knowledge and skills to effectively manage and carry out day-to-day tasks and long term management of commercial horticultural enterprises. The course is suitable for those:
- Seeking employment as surpervisors, technicians, unit managers
- Seeking employment in the horticultural business service sector
- Entry to Higher Education courses
- Transferring to year two of the B Sc Horticulture in Waterford IT.
Location
The course is provided at two Horticultural Colleges:
- Kildalton College, Piltown, Co Kilkenny.
- College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Entry Requirements and Application Procedures
Applicants must have a FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture. Applications should be made directly to the college of the applicant’s choice by the 1st June.
Applicants with FETAC Level 5 Certificates in Horticulture from non Teagasc horticultural courses must undergo the Teagasc RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process to determine exemption for transfer to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture.
This is a follow on course from the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture course. Each of the colleges which deliver Level 5 course work offer successful students the opportunity to follow the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture course.
Students spend a 30 week practical learning period on approved horticultural units. During this time they learn management and manual skills associated with their chosen specialism. Twelve weeks are spent on course work at the college.
The emphasis during this course is on the development of business and management skills and on developing proficiency in a range of skills in one of the specialisms: landscaping, nursery stock, fruit, vegetables or crops grown under protection.
Students who successfully in complete this programme are awarded the FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture. This meets the training requirements for Stamp Duty Exemption.
Progression
Students with Advanced Certificate in Horticulture award at merit or distinction are eligible to apply for direct entry to Year 2 of the BSc Horticulture at WIT based at Kildalton College (WD096) or based at the College of Amenity Horticulture, Dublin (WD097)
