Horticulture - Supervisory Skills
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently in a supervisory capacity in a range of specific organisations and vocational contexts.
| 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,
Nov to March, Mondays
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 15 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
Running from November to March
€240
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
-Evaluate different approaches to supervision & line management, including key concepts & methods of choosing an approach for a particular context or organisation
-Analyse the attributes & key skills of an effective supervisor (communication, interaction, time management, organisational skills, familiarity with relevant legislation)
-Develop strategies for overcoming barriers to effective supervision, including recognition of common challenges and problems when working with individuals & teams, and identification of possible resolutions
-Provide effective feedback to individuals & teams, including positive and corrective pointers, and communication on poor performance and ways of resolving any issues arising
- Supervise a team, to include negotiating a work plan or project, delivering a briefing, checking understanding by summarising information and agreed-upon actions, monitoring and evaluation of progress in the work plan and by team members.
6N2104 - Supervisory Skills
Location: Teagasc Ashtown
Location and further details:
• Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture,
National Botanic Gardens,
Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Tel: 01 8040201
Email: botanic.college@teagasc.ie