Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture
Places on the Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses will only be offered to students who have successfully completed the relevant Level 5 Certificate programme.
Note: there must be sufficent applicants for a level 6 Advanced Programme to take place (Food, Nursary, Landscaping or sports turf) to take place. The college will decide on this based on applicantions.
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.
Duration: 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 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture Award (6M4334)
Application Process: Applications must be made online.
Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (Food Production) Programme - Sample content
| QQI Code | Title | Level | Credits |
| 6N3614 | Market Gardening | 6 | 30 |
| 6N3621 | Organic Crop Production or | 6 | 30 |
| 6N3623 | Horticultural Production Mechanisation | 6 | 30 |
| Personal development module* | 6 | 15 | |
| Electives* | 6 | 45 | |
| *Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college / centre | |||
Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (Landscaping) Programme - Sample content
| QQI Code | Title | Level | Credits |
| 6N3620 | Landscape Design and Construction | 6 | 30 |
| 6N3607 | Garden and Parks Supervision or | 6 | 30 |
| Personal Development module* | 6 | 15 | |
| Elective modules* | 6 | 45 | |
| *Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college / centre | |||
Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (Nursery) Programme - Sample content
| QQI Code | Title | Level | Credits |
| 6N3610 | Nursery Stock Production | 6 | 30 |
| 6N3607 | Garden and Parks Supervision or | 6 | 30 |
| Personal Development module* | 6 | 15 | |
| Wide range of elective modules* | 6 | 45 | |
| *Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college / centre | |||
Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (Sports Turf) Programme - Sample content
| QQI Code | Title | Level | Credits |
| 6N3622 | Sports Turf Science and Maintenance | 6 | 30 |
| 6N3607 | Garden and Parks Supervision or | 6 | 30 |
| Personal Development module* | 6 | 15 | |
| Elective modules* | 6 | 45 | |
| *Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college / centre | |||
Progression
Students who sucessfully complete the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture can progress to higher education horticulture programmes.
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.
- Teagasc College Prospectus (2025) (pdf)