DURATION
One year full-time course (Landscaping Year 1)

INTRODUCTION

The Horticulture Industry continues to develop in positive fashion offering well paid employment in a challenging marketplace, where environmental awareness and quality of produce and services are the major issue
of concern to customers. The Horticulture Industry has been identified by government and independent agencies as an area offering realistic opportunities for increased expansion and sustainable job creation. This
quality conscious industry requires a highly motivated, informed, well educated and trained workforce.

MAIN AREAS OF STUDY

• Landscape and Garden Design
• Horticultural Science
• Plant Identification and use
• Production of Horticultural Crops
• Computer and IT skills
• Communication skills

SPECIAL FEATURES

The college provides excellent training facilities, comprising of sixteen acres of grounds, access to mature landscapes, a range of national-award winning private gardens, quality industrial landscapes, and commercial enterprises, large glasshouse/propagation area, laboratories, tissue culture facility, library and IT resource area.

WORK PLACEMENT

For the duration of the course, students are
provided with the opportunity to work with
a commercial enterprise for a minimum of
one day per week.

FURTHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance, Year 2 continuation course at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa. Diploma Course at
Botanic Gardens, Kildalton and Warrenstown Horticultural Colleges. Students reaching a high level of proficiency may, following interview, be exempted from year 1 National Diploma Courses in Horticulture at Writtle College, Essex. Horticulture Courses at Irish and other European Universities. Horticultural Course and would be pleased to hear from you personally if you have questions or would like additional information.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The following is a profile of a selection of past students current employment which represents a range of careers available
within the Horticultural Industry: Laurence Lynch, Nursery Sales Manager Brigid Noonan, Nursery Manager Shane Jennings, Nursery Owner/Manager Margaret O’Mahony, Interior landscaping Eddie Costigan, landscape Design and Construction Catherine Bernard, Floristry Business Miriam O’Donnell, Garden Design David O’Regan, Head Gardener, Fota.

FURTHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance, Year 2 continuation course at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa. Diploma Course at
Botanic Gardens, Kildalton and Warrenstown Horticultural Colleges. Students reaching a high level of proficiency may, following interview, be exempted from year 1 National Diploma Courses in Horticulture at Writtle College, Essex. Horticulture Courses at Irish and other European Universities.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard with some practical experience in horticultural works desirable. Mature Students are welcome to apply for places on this course.

A number of places are reserved for students with experience in the Horticulture Industry who may not have formal educational
qualifications.

FURTHER INFORMATION

We welcome your interest in our Horticultural Course and would be pleased to hear from you personally if you have questions or would like additional information.

CERTIFICATION

National Certificate - FETAC (NCVA) Level 6 in Applied Science, Horticulture
(NCVA Award Code: EMPXX)

Certificate in General Horticulture,

COURSE DIRECTOR

- Bernard Brennan / Joseph Croke