Sustainable Food Production
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INTRODUCTION:
The aim of this coarse is to provide students with an understanding of the entire food chain, from on-farm production to human consumption as well as the scientific principles behind it.
The area of sustainably producing food to meet the nutritional requirements of a growing population, and the impacts on food production and consumption is a pressing challenge within today’s society.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent.
- For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
- All applicants will be required to attend an interview
- Some practical experience in horticulture desirable
DURATION:
One year full-time.
FEES:
Please see fees & payment for details.
CERTIFICATION:
- QQI Level 5 in Horticulture (5M2586)
COURSE CONTENT:
The following subjects may be offered:
Plant Protection 5N2546
Plant Science 5N2528
Plant ID and Use 5N2527
Designed to develop an understanding of plant identification and an ability to understand their uses.
Soil Science and Growing Media 5N2530
Aims to provide the learner with a broad comprehension of the composition of soil types, .
Fruit and Vegetable Production 5N255
Applies a broad range of mathematical skills and tools to a wide variety of contexts, with theoretical understanding.
Work Practice
Communications - 5N0690
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
This is an exciting, challenging, and fast changing area of education and will provide students with the necessary tools to progress to third level education or gain employment.
This course will give students the foundation needed to pursue areas of both horticulture and food related areas.
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
QQI Requirements
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FE/HE Institution
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Linked Award Title
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UCC Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
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CK404
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MTU Wildlife Biology
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MT880
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UCD Sustainability
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DN240
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UG Environmental Science
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GY308
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MTU Biological Sciences
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MT875
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DCU Climate and Environmental Sustainability
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DC294
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ATU Environmental Science with Ecology
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AU855
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MTU Biological and Environmental Studies
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MT680
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MTU Environmental Science and Sustainable Technology
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MT878
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DTU Planning and Environmental Management
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TU835
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UL Environmental Science
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LM066
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CONTACT DETAILS:
Yvonne Crowley, Course Director
Email: Yvonne.Crowley@corketb.ie
Tel: (021) 4961 020