Horticulture - Landscape Construction & Maintenance
This module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to plan, construct and maintain hard and soft landscape features.
| 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
15 weeks
Entry Requirements
Students who wish to achieve the full Level 5 Certificate on a part-time basis must successfully complete all mandatory modules & one elective choice.
These modules must also be completed in order for a student to be eligible for Progression to other Teagasc Horticultural Courses.
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
Duration: September - December
Time: Mondays 9.00am - 3.30pm
Location: Teagasc Ashtown
(Food & Research Centre, Dublin 15)
The course will be offered one day per week over a 15 week period. Skills learned throughout the year will be assessed at regular intervals.
The course is designed for anyone interested or involved in the planning and building of gardens, or the care of plants. It is also suited for people who are currently pursuing careers in the landscape sector, or for those who feel that they would like to explore this particular area of horticulture.
Module Content
Describe structural components and construction details
Demonstrate pre-building skills using safe work practices
Construct hard landscape features
Plant a range of plants from plans
Establish a lawn using seed and turf
Devise an annual landscape maintenance programme
5N1908 - Landscape Construction & Maintenance
This course will lead to a minor award at QQI Level 5 in Landscape Construction and Maintenance (5N1908)
Location and further details:
• Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture,
National Botanic Gardens,
Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Tel: 01 8040201
Email: botanic.college@teagasc.ie
Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre,
Scribbletown, Dublin 15.
Phone: (01) 805 9500