Apprenticeship Courses (FET / HET)

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Horticultural Apprenticeship

College of Amenity Horticulture. National Botanic Gardens (Teagasc)
College of Amenity Horticulture. National Botanic Gardens (Teagasc)
Course Code
NA HORT
Career Zone
Duration
2 Years
Attendence
Full Time
In order to secure an apprenticeship, you must first secure a contract with an employer. You must apply directly to an employer rather than to the training provider. Once you have found an employer to take you on as an apprentice, your employer must then register you as an apprentice with SOLAS. Your training will then be organised through the local ETB, Institute of Technology or Higher Education College. All apprenticeship courses are run subject to demand.

Course Summary

The Apprenticeship in horticulture is for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in the horticultural sector or existing personnel employed in a horticultual facility that would like to gain a recognised qualification.

Course Details

College of Amenity Horticulture. National Botanic Gardens (Teagasc)
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Horticultural Apprenticeship

The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Naturalist

Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.

Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

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College Profile

College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens
College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens

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