Course Location:
Greenmount Campus
Course Duration:
National Award:
Two years part-time (one day per week), or one year part-time (two days per week).
National Certificate:
Four years part-time (one day per week), or two years part-time (two days per week).
Entry requirements
Normally four GCSE passes at Grade C or above including English and Mathematics.
Applicants must also demonstrate that they have a minimum of 40 hours of work experience in horticulture, which can be acquired prior to leaving school. Normally applicants must be working in horticulture for a minimum of one day a week.
or
Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture at Merit level or above, or an equivalent qualification and normally Grade C in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
or
Applicants who can demonstrate significant relevant industry experience will also be considered. These applicants may be required to submit work-based evidence and undertake written assessments and/or practical competence tests as part of the assessment.
Course Manager:
Caroline Mathers
Contact Details:
caroline.mathers@dardni.gov.uk
enquiries@cafre.ac.uk
Telephone:
028 9442 6677
Text Phone:
028 9052 4420
Progression opportunities:
Students may progress to the Certificate of Higher Education in Horticulture


