Part time Horticulture courses

At Kildalton College we offer a range of modules on a part time basis. These QQI accredited modules are ideal for people who want to study horticulture but cannot commit to a full time course. Students can opt to study one or as many modules as they wish from the level 5 course and use these to build a full a Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture over time. Many of the part-time and component modules run from September to May (28 weeks) with some running from September to December. All modules consist of theory and hands on practicals.

Kildalton Horticulture Level 5 Component Awards 2022/23

Entry Requirements

Anyone who has an interest in horticulture can apply for these modules. No previous experience is required. Applicants must be a minimum of 17 years of age on the 1st of January 2023 to apply in 2022. Applications for level 5 component awards are made directly online: Level 5 Component Award in Horticulture Application Form  (Applications will open in April 2022)

For further information on these component awards please contact the college directly 051 644400 or kildalton.college@teagasc.ie

Level 5 component awards schedule 2022/2023

• Please note: subjects will only run subject to sufficient numbers

There will be an introduction day for all component awards on Wednesday 24/8/2022 from 10am to 1pm.

Information on the 2023/24 component awards will be updated here in MArch 2023.

Students may wish to complete level 5 component awards over a number of years with the intention of completing a full Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture. To successfully complete a full level 5 course in Kildalton College, students must complete the following modules. Please note, students may have completed other modules on different courses that may count towards QQI credits in the Certifiocate in Horticulture. Please contact the college directly for more information on this.

Kildalton Horticulture Level 6 Component Awards 2022/23

These QQI modules are available for those who have already completed a Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture and want to further develop their horticultural knowledge but cannot commit to a full time course. These modules may also suit those who have been working in the horticultural industry for a minimum of 3 years. These component awards help students build on the horticultural knowledge they already have and develop their management knowledge and skills to further develop their competencies in the horticultural industry. Modules are offered over a 16 week period from January to May each year. Students will attend between 3.5 hours or a full day per week depending on the module.

Applications for these modules are made online: Level 6 Component Award in Horticulture Application. For further information on these component awards please contact the college directly 051 644400 or kildalton.college@teagasc.ie

2022/2023 Level 6 component award schedule:

Please note: applicants for level 6 modules must have a level 5 Certificate in Horticulture or have relevant work experience within the industry and complete an interview as part of the application process. A reference from employer may also be requested.