Knowledge Base & Skill Sets
- Basic Sciences: Chemistry, Microbiology, Nutrition, Nutrition …
- Slide Preparation: Cell Stains, Streak Plate Procedures
- Lab Tasks: Chemical Analysis, Operate Lab equipment (spectrophotometers, titrators, pH meters ..)
- Sustainable Horticulture: Plant Nursery, Tree/Shrub Management
Market Gardening, Plant Management, plant Propagation
- Golf Courses: Sports Turf Science and Management
- Animal Welfare: Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- Veterinary Assistants Skills: Animal Grooming, Veterinary Surgical Nursing, Veterinary Nursing Pharmacy
Job Areas/Graduate Employment
- Lab Technician (Pharmaceuticals …)
- Golf Course Superintendent, Course Contractor …
- Landscape Gardening, Plant Nursery Operations
- Veterinary assistant, Animal Husbandry/Grooming
Transferable Soft Skills
- Written, Visual and Oral Communications
- Problem Solving and Critical Reasoning
- Research and Documentation Skills
- Data Analytical Skills
- Digital and Audio/Visual Presentation Skills
- Adaptable/Flexible, Independent, Team Player
- Leadership and Management Roles
- Customer Service and Retail Sales Skills
Certification
- Full QQI Level 5 Awards
- Full QQI Level 6 Awards