Horticulture Courses
Teagasc provides education and training for the horticulture sector.
Aim: To equip the graduate for a career in horticulture or to further develop knowledge and skills in horticulture. There are various job opportunities in the business and service sectors of the horticultural industry for skilled graduates, as technicians, supervisors or managers. There are also opportunities to progress to higher education programmes through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Horticulture Courses are run in our colleges in Kildalton and National Botanic Gardens
Programmes:
- Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture
- Teagasc Level 6 Horticulture Programmes: There are four discrete programmes - Food Production, Landscape, Nursery and Sports Turf.
Duration: The Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture is one year and the level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture is one year in duration.
Qualifications: These programmes are validated by QQI and successful completion leads to:
- Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture Award (5M2586)
- Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (6M4334).
Entry Requirements: Students who have successfully completed the Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture are eligible to apply for a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture programme. Applicants with relevant prior learning and/or life experience will also be considered.
Application Process: The initial application should be made for the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture Programme. Enquires should be made locally to Teagasc colleges and centres.
Progression
Students that complete the Level 5 in Horticulture have the option to progress to a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture.
There are also opportunities to progress to higher education programmes through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
There are various job opportunities in the business and service sectors of the horticultural industry for skilled graduates, as technicians, supervisors or managers.