Agriculture & Horticulture - Horticulturalist Apprenticeship

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

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, an applicant must:

• Be directly employed by a SOLAS approved Employer
• Successfully completed the Leaving Certificate (NFQ Level 5*) with 5 subjects with a minimum of O6 / H7 to include English or higher and a minimum of foundation mathematics F6. or
• A Major QQI level 5 (or higher) Award in Horticulture or
• A candidate 17 years or older who does not hold the above Level 5 qualifications as set out above, but who has a minimum of 48 weeks cumulative experience working in horticulture, is recommended by their employer and demonstrates the stated literacy and numeracy skills, will also be eligible to apply. NOTE - The English language entry requirements for the programme are CEF B2+ or equivalent. Candidates with English language levels below CEF B2+ must first reach this minimum standard before enrolling on the academic programme. Applicants may be required to demonstrate that they possess the required competency through the completion of a maths assessment.