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94 Part-time Prospectus 2009 | 2010
Horticulture Courses 95
Horticulture Single Modules
LANDSCAPE AND
GARDEN MANAGEMENT
Programme Code: HORW H2024
Programme Title: Landscape and
Garden Management
Award Type: Single Subject
Award Title: Landscape and Garden
Management
NFQ Level of Award: 7
ECTS Credits in Award: 18
Minimum entry requirements:
Applicants must have a pass in five
subjects (ordinary level) in the Leaving
Certificate, to include Mathematics
and English or Irish, or an equivalent
qualification. Leaving Certificate
Mathematics at Foundation Level at
grade B2 or higher is acceptable for
this programme.
The minimum entry requirements for
graduates of FETAC level 5 or 6 awards
is any full award.
Mature applicants (i.e. those who are
aged 23 years or more on January 1st
in the year of entry) applying for the
first level of programmes are exempt
from this requirement.
Applicants who do not meet the entry
requirements should contact the
institute for further information.
Schedule: Thursday 6.30pm – 9.30pm,
four Saturdays of 4 hour duration
per semester
Fee: €1,600
Duration: 1 year part-time
Subjects
Irish Flora Studies
Identification of outdoor and indoor
ornamental plants
Lawn establishment and management
Planning, establishment and
maintenance of plant borders
Construction and management of
rockeries, dry wall and water features etc
Selection, cultivation and maintenance
of glasshouse plants
Development of fruit and vegetable
gardens
Conservation and sustainable
horticultural practices
Garden Design
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is designed for both the
professional gardener and serious
amateur gardeners.
APPLICATION
For further details and an application
form please contact the marketing team
on 01 885 1000 or e-mail: info@itb.ie.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Programme Code: HORW H2016
Programme Title: Landscape Design
Award Type: Single subject
Award Title: Landscape Design
NFQ Level of Award: 7
ECTS Credits in Award: 18
Minimum entry requirements:
Applicants must have a pass in five
subjects (ordinary level) in the Leaving
Certificate, to include Mathematics
and English or Irish, or an equivalent
qualification. Leaving Certificate
Mathematics at Foundation Level at
grade B2 or higher is acceptable for
this programme.
The minimum entry requirements for
graduates of FETAC level 5 or 6 awards
is any full award.
Mature applicants (i.e. those who are
aged 23 years or more on January 1st
in the year of entry) applying for the
first level of programmes are exempt
from this requirement.
Applicants who do not meet the entry
requirements should contact the
institute for further information.
Schedule: Thursday 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Fee: €1,600
Duration: 1 year part-time
Students attending this course will
gain knowledge in the art of designing
gardens and open spaces, and acquire
an appreciation of the history of designed
landscapes. The course is one third
theory and two thirds studio time.
Subjects
Principles of Landscape Design
Elements of Landscape Design
History of the Designed Landscape
The Design Process
Drafting Skills
Construction Details
Planting Plans
Having successfully completed this
module the student will:
Understand principles of designs,
interpretation of plans and specification.
Complete a range of landscape design.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is suitable for a person
who wants to broaden their knowledge
of the principles and practices of
landscape design.
APPLICATION
For further details and an application
form please contact the marketing team
on 01 885 1000 or e-mail: info@itb.ie.