Horticulture - Garden Centre Operations
A course for those employed in the sector and wish to deepen their knowledge of the retailing of plants and associated products. The Nursery Stock Production course would be complementary to this course. his module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to supervise operations in garden centres and other horticulture retail outlets.
| 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 week
These courses run Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.00am to 4.30pm
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 award is a component part of the full-time Advanced Certificate in Horticulture programme offered at both colleges. On completion of this course students can undertake further part-time courses in the areas of Landscaping, Nursery Stock Production, Sportsturf and Market Gardening.
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
Contact the college for dates
€420
Online application on our website
Student must be aged 17 or over on January 1st following entry to the course
Individuals must hold a Personal Public Service number (PPSN) in order to submit an application
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.
These courses are intended for prospective students who are currently employed in the horticulture industry and who wish to further their career development in their chosen sector. They aim to enable the student to develop a greater understanding of the sciences underpinning their sector, while also helping them improve their skills and competence at a practical level.
The course is designed for current employees interested in deepening their scientific & applied knowledge of the retailing of plants and associated products. It is also suited to those already working in the plant retailing industry who would like to improve their knowledge & career opportunities within the sector.
Module Content
Evaluate the retail market for garden plants and products
Analyse garden centre layout and customer flow patterns
Examine product displays, promotion and public relations within the garden centre industry
Apply routine skills necessary to display merchandise and maintain stock
Apply knowledge of a wide range of garden products and services with a view to providing professional customer service
6N3609 - Garden Centre Operations
Awards
Garden Centre Operations (Level 6 Component Award – QQI 6N3609) 30 Credits
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
• Teagasc College of Horticulture,
Kildalton, Piltown, Co Kilkenny
Tel: 051 644400
Email: kildalton.college@teagasc.ie