National Learning Network, Galway, in conjunction with FÁS is now recruiting for a new two year FETAC Level four certificate in horticulture.
National Learning Network is Ireland’s leading provider of inclusive training, education and employment access services. Programme participants will engage in both practical hands on and theoretical training and will develop a broad range of skills and knowledge leading to a career of choice or further training in the horticulture industry.
The first year of the programme will concentrate on modules designed to give a solid foundation in horticulture skills, while year two will facilitate working towards a preferred area such as landscape/garden maintenance, garden centre operations, nursery operations, market gardening, or green keeping. The programme will also include an eight week placement in a horticulture setting.
This programme is available free to those who are out of work and in receipt of a social welfare payment including; disability allowance, disability benefit, jobseekers.
For more information contact Bob Reilly, National Learning Network, Galway. Call 091 756650, 086 0455506 or your local Fás office on 091 534400