QQI Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture
This is a fulltime course that involves 25 weeks of college work & skills training and an 8 week practical learning period (PLP) in a Teagasc approved horticultural unit. In an average week, students will spend three to four days at the college.
Applications for 2026 – 2027 Academic Year are now closed
Course Aims
By combining class and practical work at the National Botanic Gardens & Teagasc Ashtown with horticultural work and skills training, students receive a balanced approach to the skills and knowledge required to start a career in horticulture or to progress on to a higher level horticulture course.
View the Teagasc Course Entry Requirements here
The Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture course information booklet 2026-2027 gives further details on the course content.
Applications for 2026 – 2027 Academic Year are now closed
Course Fee: €1,200. Where an applicant is the holder of a major award at Level 6 or higher, an additional course charge of €1,000 is applied.
Please review the Apply Online Checklist and applicant information here