Horticulture – Container Gardening
Learners will be able to:
1. list the materials, tools and equipment required to grow ornamental plants and vegetables in containers
both indoors and outdoors
2. describe the growth cycle of a variety of summer and winter flowering plants
3. explain the growth requirements of container grown plants and vegetables
4. list the type of plants and vegetables suitable for container gardening
5. describe the compost suitable for container gardening
6. prepare containers for planting with attention to suitable lining material, growing media and drainage
requirements
7. select appropriate types of plants and vegetables to match container location and size
8. plant selected plants and vegetables with attention to positioning, depth and watering
9. demonstrate the application of communications, team working and quality awareness in a horticultural
environment
10. apply appropriate health, safety and personal hygiene procedures when growing plants and vegetables in
confined areas.
Target Award
QQI Employability Skills – 3M0935
Start Date: 03-09-2025 Hours/week: 04 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 15 weeks
No formal educational qualifications are required.
Priority will be assigned to unemployed persons with low skills or low educational levels who wish to progress their employment chances or achieve certification to an identified level on the National Framework of Qualifications in conjunction with an agreed career and skill development plan.
Age Requirements
Applicants must have reached the current statutory school leaving age.
Learning Aptitude
Basic numeracy and literacy are essential. Good command of the English language required in order to understand instruction and undertake required assessments..
Previous Experience
N/A
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Container Gardening | Container Gardening (3N0883) | QQI |
Learners will have acquired the knowledge skills and competencies in the theory and practice in this vocational area.