Horticulture & Garden Design
Horticulture is the art and science of growing plants for a wide variety of reasons, such as food production, landscape and garden design, environmental repair and restoration, sports turf management, the production of medicines and therapeutic plants etc. ‘Imagine if trees gave off Wi-Fi signals. We would be planting so many trees and we’d probably save the planet. Too bad they only produce the oxygen we breathe’.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Horticulture graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Food Crop Production
Garden and Landscape Design
Sports and Amenity Ground Management
Horticultural Therapy
Garden Centre and Nursery Management
Environmental Repair and Restoration
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
TU Dublin Horticulture 8
UCD Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf 8
TU Dublin Planning & Environmental Management 8
TUS Midlands Midwest Environmental and Geographical Sciences 8
South East Technological University Horticulture (National Botanic Gardens) 7
Further information
QQI Exam Fee €50.00
Administration Fee €50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
STE4 - Level 5 Horticulture and Garden Design
Is This Course Right For You?
This course is designed to provide training for those interested in all aspects of horticulture. It equips learners with the scientific concepts, practical knowledge and skills to work in various areas of horticulture - from growing your own fruit and vegetables to designing and planting a prize winning garden. This course stresses the importance of horticultural principles in addressing many of the problems facing society today including urban flooding, soil contamination, biodiversity loss and health concerns.
What Will You Study?
There is a strong emphasis on the sustainable use of natural resources throughout the course. Learners are introduced to the aesthetic, scientific and business practices that are used in different areas of horticulture: private/public gardens, garden centres, food production and so on.
Areas of study to include:
Plant Protection
Plant Science
Plant Identification & Use
Soil Science & Growing Media
Organic Production
Safety & Health at Work
Communications
Word Processing
Work Practice
Options
Garden Design
Biodiversity and the Natural Environment
Mathematics
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments
• Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Examinations
5M2586 - Horticulture
Qualification
5M2586 QQI Level 5 Horticulture.
For more information on this course, please contact: donallitster@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie