Plant Identification and Use

Course Name:  Plant Identification and Use

Duration: 5 Days

Course Code: C20049

Location:  Nation Wide

Awarding Body: Fetac Level 5

Price: 

 

Our course is best suited to learners who would like to possess a more in-depth understanding of the wide range of plant bio diversity typically found in Ireland’s gardens and countryside. This Course is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of the principles, practices and relevance of plant identification and use.

Course Content:

  • Plant Identification
  • Plant Use
Attachments:
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Entry Requirements


Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and / or relevant life and work experiences.

Assessment

Project 40%
Skills Demonstration 40%
Learner Record 20%

Progression Route

Major award level 5 certificate

Aims

This course will help learners achieve the following:

  • They will be capable of identifying a wide variety of trees, shrubs and other plants
  • Be familiar with the characteristic features of a wide selection of plants
  • Be capable of selecting appropriate plants for different situations
  • Demonstrate their ability to plant in a variety of situations
  • Be familiar with techniques used to control weeds, pests and diseases.
Delivery

Hughes delivers our training program through having fun, experiential learning, practical exercises and group participation. Along side our highly experience trainers, we aim to develop course material with appropriate educational notes and case study examples ensuring all learning outcomes are met. Resulting in participants having a beneficial learning experience during and after our course.