Science and Horticulture

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