Horticulture - Production Mechanisation
This module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the working mechanisms and use of a range of machinery in horticultural field crop production.
This course is suited to people who are currently pursuing a career in Horticultural field crop production or would like to gain further knowledge on the subject.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
16 weeks
Entry Requirements
Level 6 Component courses (part-time modules which are worth 15 or 30 credits) are open to:
Entry Requirements (under 60 Credits):
Students who have successfully achieved a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture (recognition of prior learning must be submitted with application), or persons currently working within the horticulture industry with relevant experience
Those who do not hold a Level 5 Cert or equivalent must provide a letter from their current employer outlining experience to date. A competency based interview must also be completed with Teagasc, in order to demonstrate knowledge, skills & competency required to successfully participate in Level 6 modules.
Entry Requirements (over 60 Credits):
Those who wish to participate in multiple modules that total greater than 60 credits must have successfully completed the Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture program, or equivalent.
'Equivalence' is established via the Teagasc RPL ("recognition of prior learning") process. Previous qualifications earned by a student must be comparable to at least a Level 5 major award type and level on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
Prospective students with a qualification from institutions abroad (outside of Ireland) may assess equivalence & request a comparability statement via NARIC Ireland
Careers / Further progression
This subject is worth 30 credits which can be counted towards further studies at Level 6. By taking other Level 6 modules, students may be able to build towards a full major award of QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture.
Progression opportunities from the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture include;
Horticultural Apprenticeship (Level 6 Higher Certificate) specialist streams
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture degree (Level 7) SETU Degree Programme - advanced entry into Year 2
Further information
From November to July
Mondays 9am - 12.30pm
€420
QQI Level 6 Component Cert courses are offered on a part-time bases at our college in the National Botanic Gardens and campus at Ashtown, Dublin 15.
Our Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture offers a stream choice which provides a direct qualification in a specific horticultural area as follows:
Landscaping
Nursery Stock Production
Sports Turf
Food Production
To achieve a full Level 6 Advanced Certificate a person would have to reach 120 credits in a chosen Stream. Completing all common modules is a pre-requisite for those who wish to complete the full Advanced Certificate.
Each common module is delivered for a period of 16 weeks.
Please note: The full course is delivered over a 32 week period throughout the academic year. Specialist elective modules require 8 or 16 weeks of a practical learning period (PLP) - this is a mandatory work placement required for successful completion of certain modules.
Module Content
Explain the importance of field crop cultivation practices including the uses of different cultivators
Assess the importance of irrigation practices in field crop production
Appraise mechanical equipment management & maintenance planning for horticultural field crop production
Operate a tractor & plough in a safe and competent manner
Apply fertiliser and seed accurately
Organise the setting up of a crop irrigation system
6N3623 - Horticulture Production Mechanisation
Award
QQI Level 6 Horticultural Production Mechanisation - 6N3625
Course material will be delivered face to face through a combination of practical instruction and assessment and class based teaching. All practicals will be delivered face to face for instruction and assessment in the National Botanic Gardens and Teagasc Ashtown.
Moodle is the online learning platform that will be used as the resource for supplementary learning content for students. Moodle will also be used for hosting recorded class content for some but not all modules.
Location and further details:
• Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture,
National Botanic Gardens,
Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Tel: 01 8040201
Email: botanic.college@teagasc.ie