Organic Horticulture - 5M2586 - Tubbercurry Campus

This Horticulture programme offers a practical and engaging introduction to the science, skills, and industry practices of modern organic horticulture. Learners develop a strong foundation in plant care, crop production, landscape maintenance, and environmental stewardship, gaining the competence needed to work confidently across a range of horticultural settings.
Through hands on learning and outdoor practical classes, learners build the technical ability and problem solving skills valued by employers in the horticulture, landscaping, and environmental sectors. This qualification also provides a solid platform for progression to further or higher education in horticulture, agriculture, environmental science, and related fields.
Ideal for those who enjoy working outdoors, caring for plants, and contributing to sustainable green spaces, this programme opens the door to a wide variety of rewarding career pathways.

Course Requirements

Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
This course may require participants to be Garda vetted.

Course Content

Plant Protection 5N2546
Plant Science 5N2528
Plant Identification and Use 5N2527
Soil Science and Growing Medium 5N2530
Organic Principles and Standards 5N2550
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Word Processing 5N1358
Work Practice 5N1433
Communications 5N0690
Manual Handling

Certification

QQI Level 5 Certification in Horticulture (5M2586)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme are equipped with the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to begin rewarding careers across the horticulture, landscaping, and environmental sectors. Employment opportunities exist in both public and private settings, with typical roles including:

Garden Centre or Nursery Assistant
Landscape Operative or Grounds Maintenance Worker
Crop Production Assistant
Parks, Estates, or Amenity Horticulture Worker
Greenkeeping or Sports Turf Assistant
Horticultural Retail and Customer Service Roles

Progression

This qualification also provides a strong platform for progression to further or higher education in horticulture, agriculture, environmental science, landscaping, and related disciplines, supporting long term career development in the green sector.
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme

Erasmus+

Participants on this course can apply to complete their work experience abroad.

Duration

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.