Level 6 Component Award – Tree & Shrub Management (Part-Time Course – Closed for Application)

Course Summary

The QQI Level 6 Component Award in Tree and Shrub Management will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in selection, planning and maintenance of trees and shrubs. The course will lead to the to a minor award NFQ Level 5 in Tree and Shrub Management.

Who Should Apply?

This course is designed for anyone interested or involved in the selection, establishment and care of trees and shrubs.  It is also suited for people who are currently working in parks or garden management or in other horticultural enterprises such as nurseries, garden centres or sportsturf facilities which may involve the management of woody vegetation. On completion of this course students can undertake further part-time courses that are complimentary to this course. Applications must have 3 years’ experience in a relevant area of horticulture or must hold a Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture and must provide a letter of recommendation from their current employer.

Module Content

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

• Evaluate methods of establishing and managing tress and shrubs
• Explain current legislation and codes of practice relating to trees
• Select appropriate species for a range of situations
• Appraise tress and shrub stock for hazards and suggest appropriate actions
• Explain the response of tress to wounding its implications for management
• Apply the necessary skills in relation to planning and aftercare of trees and shrubs
• Assess protection requirements for retained tress on development sites
• Identify a broad range of tress and shrubs
• Implement procedures to create and maintain a safe working environment.

Course Structure

The course in early November and running through to early March in the National Botanic Gardens. The course will comprise of a combination of lectures, plant identification and practical sessions. Skills learned throughout the year will be assessed at regular intervals.

Application

Closed for application.