Horticulture Mechanisation
The course will equip students with the knowledge, skills and competence to operate and maintain a range of hand and powered horticultural machinery and implements.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
Part-time January to March
Careers / Further progression
By taking other Level 5 modules, students may be able to build towards a full award of QQI Certificate in Horticulture.
Further information
Contact nearest college for next enrolment and start date.
Ashtown commence 26th August 2024.
Application for this course is through our website via link below.
€240
It is designed for people who wish to further their knowledge and experience of the safe use and maintenance of a wide range of hand and pedestrian operated equipment used in the horticultural sector.
The course is offered on one day per week. Each session will comprise of lectures and hands-on practical / demonstration exercises. Skills learned throughout the programme will be assessed at regular intervals.
Students will be provided with appropriate PPE but will be required to have safety boots and appropriate work trousers for each of the practical/ demonstration sessions.
Module Content
Identify a range of machinery and hand tools
Describe the working principles of engines used in horticulture
Use a variety of hand operated machinery
Use a knapsack sprayer
Service a diesel or two and four-stroke petrol engine
5N2559 - Horticulture Mechanisation
Award
Horticulture Mechanisation (Level 5 Component Award – QQI 5N2527) 15 Credits
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