Over 6,000 people are directly employed in horticulture in Ireland, and many more indirectly.

Production of fruit, vegetables and plants, or horticulture, in Ireland has a farm-gate value in the region of €400m.  You may be seeking a formal qualification in horticulture to further your career. Alternatively we can create a bespoke programme to suit your needs. Get in touch to chat further.

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We deliver both the QQI level 4 Plant Identification and Maintenance 4N1186 and Horticultural Tools and Equipment 4N0683.

Plant Identification and Maintenance 4N1186

Entry Requirements: Candidates must be over 16 years of age, will require a good command of the English language and have a good level of numeracy and literacy.

Assessment will include: Skills Demonstration: 50% Learner Record 30% Examination 20%

Credit Value: 10

Certification: Successful applicants will receive a QQI level 4 minor award in Plant Identification, Care and maintenance.

Transfer and Progression: Successful completion of this component award enables the learner to transfer to programmes leading to other certificates where this component is a mandatory or an elective requirement.

Learning Materials: All learning material will be provided to you for the duration of the course and you will be registered for certification though our centre

Horticultural Tools and Equipment 4N0683

Entry Requirements: Candidates must be over 16 years of age and will require a good command of the English language with a good level of numeracy and literacy

Assessment will include: Skills demonstration 80% Examination: 20%

Certification: Successful applicants will receive a QQI level 4 minor award in Horticultural Tools and Equipment.

Transfer and Progression: Successful completion of this component award enables the learner to transfer to programmes leading to other certificates where this component is a mandatory or an elective requirement.

Credit Value: 10

Learning Materials: All learning material will be provided to you for the duration of the course and you will be registered for certification though our centre