Certificate in Organics (Distance Learning)

Working in partnership with An tIonad Glas in Dromcollogher, this distance learning option is available from October 2008. Choose from nine modules which will be available to study from a location that suits you. All you need is access to the internet and the ability to take part in two practical experience days per module - one in the spring and one in the summer - which will be held at the college in Dromcollogher, County Limerick.

The modules are nationally certified by FETAC and count towards a certificate in Organic Horticulture.

Contact NOTS Manager for course cost information

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Based on a per module cost

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Course Content:

The modules that are available for study include:

• Organic Production Principles
• Organic Food Crops
• Soil Science and Growing Media
• Plant Science
• Plant Identification
• Sustainable Development
• Alternative Enterprises (Sustainable Woodland and Forestry, Organic Poultry and Organic Food Processing)
• Communications
• Work Placement (10 days if completing full certificate)

Outcomes:

Starts September 2010.

Contact the Organic College in Dromcollogher re attendance on 063 83604