Horticulture - Market Gardening

This module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to plan and implement production programmes for a full range of fruit and vegetable crops.

Entry Requirements (up to 60 Credits) Level 6 Component courses (part-time modules which are worth 15 or 30 credits) are open to:

• Students who have successfully achieved a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture (recognition of prior learning must be submitted with application), or persons currently working within the horticulture industry with relevant experience. Those who do not hold a Level 5 Cert or equivalent must provide a letter from their current employer outlining experience to date. A competency based interview must also be completed with Teagasc, in order to demonstrate knowledge, skills & competency required to successfully participate in Level 6 modules. Entry Requirements (over 60 Credits) Those who wish to participate in multiple modules that total greater than 60 credits must have successfully completed the Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture program, or equivalent.
• 'Equivalence' is established via the Teagasc RPL ("recognition of prior learning") process. Previous qualifications earned by a student must be comparable to at least a Level 5 major award type and level on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
• Prospective students with a qualification from institutions abroad (outside of Ireland) may assess equivalence & request a comparability statement via NARIC Ireland.