Level 5 Component Awards

The QQI component level 5 courses are offered on a part-time bases at our college in the National Botanic Gardens and our college campus at Ashtown, Dublin 15.  These courses run Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am to 4.30pm. 

Part time courses or component awards allow learners to select individual subjects in horticulture from any of our major awards at Level 5.  At level 5 they can be pursued by individuals as taster modules to identify if further engagement in horticulture is warranted or desired.  These courses will enable the student to develop a greater understanding of the sciences underpinning their chosen sector, and will also help them improve their skills and competence at a practical level.

These courses are offered at a time and in a manner to best meet the demands of the horticulture industry. They are offered over the academic year during which time students will undertake a programme of both academic and practical training.  As well as providing the learner with a taste of 3rd level training in their chosen sector, these courses will equip the learner with the knowledge skill and competence relevant to the sector.  These courses are intended for those who have a keen interest in horticulture and who wish to improve their skills and competence in these areas.

Please click here L5 Component Information Booklet for further details on our Level 5 Component Award in Horticulture (part time). 

Applications for 2024 - 2025 academic year are now closed; 2025 - 2026 applications will become available in Spring 2025