Outdoor Vegetable Crop Production
To equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to produce a crop of outdoor vegetables under supervision.
| Award Name | Level 3 Component Award (Level 3 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Component Award (Level 3 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
Duration
100 hours (normally over 12 weeks).
Entry Requirements
- Must be able to demonstrate the levels of knowledge, skill and competence associated with NFQ level 2.
- Competent in written and spoken English.
- Be comfortable studying in a virtual learning environment (VLE).
Careers / Further progression
Transfer and Progression:
This minor award can be used to meet the requirements of the following major award; 3M0874 Level 3 General Learning.
Further information
Please contact Provider for next available start date.
Programme Purpose:
To equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to produce a crop of outdoor vegetables under supervision.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
List the tools, materials and equipment required to grow outdoor vegetables
List the stages of ground preparation for vegetable sowing
Explain pH levels in the soil
Explain the purpose of and techniques for thinning, transplanting and weeding
Describe a range of preventative methods for controlling vegetable diseases and pests organically or with chemicals
Carry out a soil test
Prepare the ground for growing vegetables including clearing the ground organically or with chemicals, single digging, improving soil fertility, cross-digging the area, forking over, raking and levelling, marking out and preparing drills
Sow a vegetable crop from seeds or transplant a crop to outdoors
Use a range of techniques to maintain the vegetable crop including thinning, transplanting, watering, feeding, weed-control, mulching, disease and pest control
Harvest the crop at the correct stage of maturity
Demonstrate the application of communications, team working and quality awareness in a horticulture environment
Apply appropriate health, safety and personal hygiene procedures when producing a crop of vegetables.
Portfolio/Collection of work: 20%. Skills Demonstration: 80%.
3N0890 Outdoor Vegetable Crop Production
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