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Horticulture

National Learning Network
4M1994

This course combines practical and theoretical learning to provide students with a comprehensive set of horticultural skills to get a job in plant nurseries, garden centres, landscape companies, golf clubs, parks and a range of related areas.

Award Name Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 4 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) Major QQI Level 4 NFQ
Location:
Stillorgan
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre

Duration

2 years

Eligibility

Students on National Learning Network courses must be over 16 and under 66 years of age.

Careers / Further progression

What choices do I have when my course ends?
This largely depends on the type of course you intend doing. At the end of our courses most students can choose between getting a job or moving on to further education, or a combination of both.

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Further information

The majority of National Learning Network programmes are open entry, which means that you can start at any time of the year.

We will be happy to advise you of the details of your course when you meet with us.

Roslyn College, Park House, Stillorgan Park Avenue, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, A94RD42.

All of our courses are free to students. They are funded by the Education and Training Boards or the HSE.

Do I keep my benefits?
Yes. You will keep the financial benefits you currently have. You should contact the secretary at your local centre if you have any queries regarding benefits.

NLN will offer you supports that will not only help with your training but can assist you in relevant aspects of your life. You will hold onto your current financial benefits and in addition you may obtain a training allowance from SOLAS or the HSE.

Horticulture
This course combines practical and theoretical learning to provide students with a comprehensive set of horticultural skills to get a job in plant nurseries, garden centres, landscape companies, golf clubs, parks and a range of related areas. These skills are complemented by general skills such as work experience in a horticultural environment, to give participants an opportunity to apply learning in a real work setting.

Students, working at their own pace and using their own learning style, choose eight QQI modules leading to a QQI Level 4 Major Award in Horticulture.

This is recognised both nationally and internationally and helps students progress to employment or further training. Certification is achieved by continuous assessment through practical assignments and projects. Students learn through the medium of group classes, practical demonstrations, individual practice and assignments. Each student can avail of a wide range of supports throughout the course.

Certification: QQI Level 4 Horticulture (4M1994).

Horticulture

4M1994 Horticulture

National Learning Network – Roslyn College
Tel: 01 261 3400
Email: roslyncollege@nln.ie

Or
Amanda Grech, Student Recruitment Co-ordinator
Tel: 086 8229195
Tel: 01 261 3451
Email: amanda.grech@nln.ie

Location:
Stillorgan
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre