Organic Horticulture
Course Name: Organic Horticulture - Tubbercurry Campus
Course Code: 5M2586
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.
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
Erasmus+
Participants on this course can apply to complete their work experience abroad.
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
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.
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
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certification in Horticulture (5M2586)
Duration
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.