BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives those in receipt of social welfare the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefits.
For those not in receipt of a social welfare payment there will be a course charge of €100.
Apply for this course on our application system by selecting ‘Part-time BTEI courses’ in the department drop-down list. Then select the course.
Horticulture (in Floristry & Hort PLC dept on website)
This part-time course delivered over two years is designed to incorporate both the theoretical and practical aspects of horticulture. Our course looks at production and amenity horticulture and includes elements of design, sustainability and commercial awareness. The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to carry out horticulture operations independently, under direction, in a range of fields. The award will also enable learners to prepare for progression to a horticultural specialisation at level 6.
Students will attend college 2 days a week and, in addition, approx. 1 day should be given to work practice.
Modules Year One*:
Plant Identification and Use
Fruit and Vegetable Production
Soil Science and Growing Media
Safety and Health at Work – 5N1794
Work Practice (completed over the two years)
Modules Year Two*:
Plant Science
Plant Propagation
Plant Protection
Communications
Work Practice (completed over the two years)
On completion of the two years, learners will achieve a QQI Level 5 Major Certificate in Horticulture (5M2586).
Students may progress to a full Level 6, and higher awards, in several institutes, such as The National Botanic Gardens. Students may also move forward by undertaking various short niche programmes which are designed to facilitate specialisation in a variety of areas, such as market gardening, organic horticulture, soil management, etc.
This course will equip students with the skills to engage in various areas of horticulture including nursery work/garden centres, grounds maintenance, community projects, fresh food production, landscaping, urban farming. Social and therapeutic horticulture is another expanding area of interest.
“As an adult, going back to school was a daunting thought. But walking up to the admissions office to register as a mature student, all the apprehension was soon gone, having met the friendly and helpful staff who were on duty. I enrolled for the QQI level 5 Horticulture course at FET College Dhúlaigh.
With the unwavering help and support of the tutors, I gained the knowledge and confidence in my chosen subject. The facilities were easily accessible, and the core subjects covered gave me the confidence to progress to a higher level and to consider a possible career in horticulture.”
– Patrick.
2 years
Year 1: €100
Applicants in receipt of a Social Welfare payment will keep their payment whilst studying on the course under the Back to Education Allowance scheme.
Apply for this course on our application system by selecting ‘Part-time BTEI courses’ in the department drop-down list. Then select the course.
* Subject to change
| College | City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus |
| Course ID | 179866 |
| Course Location | Raheny, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 5 |
| Course Type | Practical |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Horticulture |
| Course Duration | One year |
| Course Fee | 100 |
| Entry Requirements | All VTOS applicants must be over 21 and in receipt of or a dependent of a Social Protection payment for at least 6 months before starting the course. Participation in a CE or FAS scheme counts in the calculation of six months once you must be in receipt of a relevant Social Protection payment immediately before starting the course.All applicants who present for this course will be given individual guidance by qualified tutors who are in a position to make recommendations as to what courses may suit their learning needs. |
| Career Path | Students may progress to Institutes of Technology. There will also be opportunities to pursue a small business venture providing produce to farmers markets and small retailers. |
| Course Code | 5M2586 |
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