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Horticulture - Plant Protection

College of Amenity Horticulture - Botanic Gardens

Course code
5N2546
Level
Level 5
Award
Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification
Minor
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
The course will be offered over a 25 week period. September to March. Friday 9.00am to 12.30pm. Skills learned throughout the course will be assessed at regular intervals.
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Programme summary

This module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to protect plants and horticultural crops from harmful effects of weeds, pests and diseases; and to select appropriate, safe and sustainable control measures.

Entry requirements

  • Student must be aged 17 or over on January 1st following entry to the course
  • Horticulture can be a physically demanding career path
  • Applicants should have a keen interest in learning and working in horticulture
  • Teagasc supports access for students with disabilities.

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