Horticulture Development Unit | Crops | Advanced Certificate | Bachelor of Science
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 Aims
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 i nthe h orticultural busines service sector
- Transferring to year two of the B Sc Horticulture in Waterford IT
Location
The course is provided at three Horticultural Colleges:
- Kildalton College, Piltown, Co Kilkenny.
- Salesian College of Horticulture, Warrenstown, Drumree, Co Meath.
- 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.
This is a follow on course from the Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture. Each of the colleges which deliver Level 5 course work offer successful students the opportunity to follow the Advanced Certificate in Horticulture.
Students spend 33 weeks on paid work experience on an approved horticultural unit during which 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 complete this programme are awarded the FETAC Advanced Certificate in Horticulture. This meets the training requirements for Stamp Duty Exemption and for Installation Aid.
