This Horticulture course offers students the opportunity to explore the varied aspects of Plant Identification, Soil Science, Plant Science, Landscape Construction, Design and all aspects of Horticulture.

Over the year, by combining classroom and practical elements, students will develop and enhance their knowledge and will acquire the skills required to start a career in the expanding area of Horticulture and the Green Economy or to progress on to further education.

Learn about real world practical sustainability & useful skills while linking with a community of like-minded people. The essence of the course is to produce your own food, care for the soil, understand and regenerate natural ecosystems, design eco-friendly gardens & landscapes and become an effective communicator and advocate for environmental living.

General Information This course involves 25 weeks of college work and skills training and a four week practical learning period (PLP) in a Teagasc approved horticultural unit. In an average week, students will spend three days at the college and two days skills training in Botanic Gardens or Dublin Local Authority Park.

The Level 5 in horticulture equips the learner with a skills and knowledge in the varied and interesting field of Horticulture. This course involves 25 weeks of college work and skills training and an 8 weeks practical learning period (PLP) in a Teagasc approved horticultural unit. In an average week, students will spend four days at the college

This introductory horticultural course is suitable for people who wish to:

• Make their careers in horticulture
• Assess their area of preference in horticulture
• Develop knowledge and skills in horticultural areas
• Progress to an Advanced Certificate in Horticulture
• Transfer to linked courses through the Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

The course consists of 28 weeks course work at a horticultural college and a four- week practical learning period with an approved horticultural unit. Course work concentrates on scientific and economic principles underlying horticulture and the application of these principles to particular enterprises.

The four-week practical training period may be in garden centres, nurseries, amenity parks, golf courses or fruit and vegetable production units.

Are you interested in digital marketing, social media and would you like to gain skills to progress to further study in the areas of business and marketing or enter the workforce in this area? Digital Marketing is rated as one of the most desirable skills for job applicants by business employers.

This course provides key skills in digital marketing and how it works for business. It also gives students training in accountancy, book keeping and business administration which are necessary skills for further study in this area or for employment in the business industries.

This Award links with most business degrees in the country.

Are you interested in Business? If you need a pathway to a Business degree or seeking to apply to a business apprenticeship, this course can offer you a platform. Are you motivated and interested in what makes the world go around? Then this course is for you!

The subjects are designed to enhance and improve entry to third level university, as these subjects provide an introduction to Business degrees. This Award is also an accepted qualification for Business Apprenticeships e.g. Insurance, Financial Services.

The Statistics module is accepted in many universities in lieu of Leaving Cert Maths.

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and higher education and training.

You may not remember the last time you did an exam or wrote an assignment, but you bring an enormous amount of life and experience with you to the classroom and to our College community. Mature students quickly rediscover their own confidence, commitment, and learning success.

Launch your comeback with essential business and IT skills for the workforce. Add the complete range of Microsoft Office software as well as communications, work-experience, bookkeeping, payroll, and business administration skills.