Programme Details
Code
PG13640
Title
Horticulture
Programme Purpose
This programme offers learners the opportunity to achieve all or part of the NFQ Level 4 Certificate in Horticulture . Further details about the programme e.g. Duration, Location etc are available on this register and from the provider, Kildare & Wicklow Education and Training Board
Duration Description
The programme may be offered on a full time or part time basis, depending on the needs of the learner and the funding mechanism available to support the programme delivery. The programme is based around an overall duration of 900 hours (typical learner effort) to achieve a minimum of 90 credits. This duration includes time for both self-directed learning by the learner and direct learning activities provided by Co. Limerick VEC. For the learner following the programme on a full time basis it is expected that the learner may achieve certification in the major award within one academic year. The learner participating in Youthreach, Prisoner Education, VTOS or other full time provision may complete the programme and achieve certification in this timeframe. For some full time learners a longer duration than one year may be required to achieve the major award in exceptional circumstances. For the learner following the programme on a part time basis the duration to complete the programme will depend on how many programme modules the learner undertakes within a specified timeframe. This will be determined by the mechanism used to make the programme available to the learner. For example, the learner may complete only one or two programme modules each year and will build credits over time. This programme is structured so that there is flexibility for the learner who does not wish to complete the whole programme and only has an interest in completing one or more programme modules. In this case the learner may achieve a FETAC Component Certificate.
NFQ Level(s)
4
EQF Level(s)
3
Location
Kildare
Delivery Modes
Centre/School/College Based
Delivery Methods
Directed Learning
Lectures / Classes
Practical Sessions
Tutorials
PEL Applies
No
PEL Arrangements
What is PEL?
Validation Date
16-05-2012
Validation Documents
This programme leads to the following Minor Award(s). It is also a requirement for the Major Award(s) listed
| Code | Title | Award Class | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
Horticulture |
Major |
4 |
|
Establishing Ornamental Flowering Plants |
Minor |
4 |
|
Establishing Trees and Shrubs |
Minor |
4 |
|
Growing Fruit |
Minor |
4 |
|
Growing Vegetables |
Minor |
4 |
|
Hard Landscape Construction |
Minor |
4 |
|
Horticultural Science |
Minor |
4 |
|
Horticultural Tools and Equipment |
Minor |
4 |
|
Communications |
Minor |
4 |
|
Safe Horticultural Practice |
Minor |
4 |
|
Information Technology Skills |
Minor |
4 |
|
Personal and Interpersonal Development |
Minor |
4 |
|
Personal Effectiveness |
Minor |
4 |
|
Work Experience |
Minor |
4 |
|
Teamworking |
Minor |
4 |
|
Work Practice |
Minor |
4 |
|
Plant Identification, Care and Maintenance |
Minor |
4 |
|
Customer Service |
Minor |
4 |
|
Plant Propagation |
Minor |
4 |
Centres offering Horticulture
| Name | Address | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTOS Athy | Kildare Road, Athy, Co. Kildare | 059 8632044 | |
| Naas Further Education and Training Centre | Jigginstown, Naas, Co. Kildare | 045 866314 | |
| Kildare Further Education Centre | Bothar na gCorp, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare | 045 522003 | |
| Maynooth Further Education and Training Centre | Block A Manor Mills Shopping Centre, Mill Street , Maynooth , Co. Kildare, W23V9P2 | 016292603 | |
| Further Education and Training Centre Baltinglass | Rear Scoil Chonglais, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow | 059 6482642 | |
| Blessington Community Education Centre | Community Education Centre, Blessington, Co. Wicklow | 045 891099 | |
| KWETB Training | Training Standards Office, Marine House, The Murrough, Corporations Lands, Wicklow Town, Co. Kildare | 045 988 000 |