Don’t miss the Teagasc College of Horticulture Open Day

The National Botanic Gardens is home to the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, located at Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Photo: Peter Stears.

Courses on offer at the Teagasc College of Horticulture include: a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture Level 7 degree and Certificates in Horticulture Levels 5 and 6.

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24 September 2018

Teagasc’s College of Horticulture at the National Botanic Garden will hold its second and final open day of 2018 on October 4, from 2pm to 4.30pm, at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

Courses on offer at the Teagasc College of Horticulture include: a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture (code WD097 for application to CAO), QQI Level 7 degree and Certificates in Horticulture QQI Levels 5 and 6.

Teagasc’s College of Horticulture appeals to prospective students with keen interests in parks gardening, garden centres, large garden estates, botanic gardens, market gardening, greenkeeping/sportsturf grounds maintenance, horticultural therapy, landscape design, and construction nurseries.

Commenting on the open day, John Mulhern, College Principal of Teagasc’s College of Horticulture said: “The October open day will provide an opportunity for prospective students to come along to the College of Horticulture and get a feel for the place. The number of students attending, particularly our part-time courses, is very positive with approximately 80 students enrolled in our Level 5 offering and approximately 35 students enrolled in our Level 6 offering.

“We are also looking forward to launching our apprenticeship programme with the horticulture industry next year, which we believe will greatly benefit the industry.”

Check out Teagasc’s College of Horticulture’s website for more information on the courses as well as courses on offer.

When: Thursday, October 4, 2018.
Where: Botanic Gardens (Horticulture), Teagasc, College of Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.
Time: 2-4.30pm – Tours on-going.
Contact: 01-8040201 or botanic.college@teagasc.ie (for group bookings and info).
Principal: John Mulhern.

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