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Major Awards are the best and quickest way to become fully certified and
get recognised by NFQ education point scheme.
Level 4 Major Award Advanced Certificate
Horticulture (4M1994)
This QQI title of this level 4 major award is Horticulture (4M1994). It comprises of 7 minor component awards which amount to a combined total of 90 credits.
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to work as a general operative in horticulture, using knowledge, skill and competence to select, establish, grow and maintain a range of plants under supervision.
Major Awards are the best and quickest way to become fully certified and
get recognised by NFQ education point scheme.
Access to the Programme
Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience are welcomed. Our Course Advisor is available to meet with prospective learners to discuss and advise on the course details, career and academic opportunities and assess your suitability for the course.
Entry Criteria
Entry criteria / prerequisites Level 4 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience detailed in a current Curriculum Vitae. Please provide details and attach a copy of either a current CV or Certificate. Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
Learners applying to study on the 4M1994 programme must have a National Vocational Certificate (Level 4), Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications. Recognition of Prior Learning in the context of appropriate work/life experience, detailed in a CV and with supporting documentation, will also be considered.
The total credit value required for this certificate is 90. This will be achieved by completing:
All of the following components:
A minimum credit value of 30 from the following components (choose 3):
A minimum credit value of 40 from the following components (choose 4):
NOTE: It is only necessary to do 2 of the last 5 components if you have completed a level 4 previously. Contact a course advisor for more information. A maximum of 15 credits may be used from either level 4 or level 6.
On completion of this Level 5 major award, learners will be able to:
Assessment
Typically, QQI modules are 10-15 credits each – this level 4 major award requires a total of 90 credits.
Grading
Pass 50% - 64%
Merit 65% - 70%
Distinction 80% - 100%
Tutor Support
At Forus Training, we have many different supports available for your learning.
Learner Pack
Trainer Support
Assessment Upload Facility
Support with Preparing for Assessment
If it has been a while since you’ve studied, we have free, short presentations on Study Skills, Academic Writing and Harvard Referencing to assist you in your work.
Technical Support
Compassionate Consideration
● Bereavement,
● Illness,
● Pregnancy,
● Relocation,
● Extenuating circumstances.
Learner Welfare
Supports for Learners with Disabilities and Specific Learning Difficulties
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded a Level 4 major award is Horticulture (4N1194). QQI is the awarding body. Forus Training is a provider of education and training programmes and we issue the certification to learners who have reached the standard for a QQI major award. The certificate you will receive on successful completion is a formal confirmation by QQI that you have demonstrated the knowledge, skill and competence required to achieve the named award. This Programme is validated by QQI and is coded Horticulture 4N1194. This certificate which will be issued to you by us is an award listed on the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications). This ensures the certificate is nationally and internationally recognised and has many potential uses; for example, for further / higher education or employment in Ireland or abroad.
There are 3 options available to you for course delivery.
Self-Paced - You can start today
Enjoy one to one Trainer support through Zoom, choose whether to have your learner pack posted to your home - (€25 optional if opting for the printed pack). 3 x 30 minute check-in / progress sessions with your trainer.
Blended - Learn with a group online
Each module is delivered over 7 weeks through a blend of hour long online self directed learning and live Zoom sessions. Your learner pack is posted to your home.
Classroom - Traditional location-based training
Have the course run at your organisation, book a local training room or attend one of our public courses. Each module is delivered in 3 hour sessions over a period of 7/8 weeks. We can tailor the sessions to your organisational requirements.
There are two ways for you to book this programme.
1. Choose and purchase the programme online.
2. Choose, complete and submit the appropriate application form.
Terms and Conditions
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) was established in November 2012 by the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 (the 2012 Act).
The 2012 Act sets out (in Part 6) legal requirements for QQI and providers of education and training (providers) regarding the Protection of Enrolled Learners (PEL).
The legal requirement ensures that learners enrolled on a programme, of longer than three months duration and where fees have been paid, are not disadvantaged in the event of the programme ceasing prior to completion.
Forus Training’s goal is to fulfil and deliver on scheduled events as planned with learners who have fully committed to the event. In order to ensure courses run and are well subscribed and attended the following terms and conditions are in place.
Course places are allocated on a first come basis, based on payment of course fees, or payment of your first instalment, where applicable. Full payment of course fees is required before course commencement unless an instalment plan is agreed or a grantor or other third party e.g. The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has approved funding in writing. Should the funding be withdrawn or your non-attendance or non-submission of funding / documentation / assessment material not meet the funders criteria the full fee becomes payable by you the learner. If you have made a payment of course fees, in part or in full, and then are granted funding by a third party you will be refunded your payment when Forus Training receives payment from the funder.
Cancellation must be confirmed in writing more than 30 days prior to commencement of the course. Forus Training will refund the total amount paid less a minimum administration charge of €100. Deposit payments are non-refundable in all circumstances. Cancellation after this period will result in full course fees being forfeited.
Written notice should be directed to hello@forustraining.ie.
If you book within the 30-day period the option of cancellation will not be available to you. If written cancellation is not received 30 days prior to the course, and the learner does not attend on the day(s), then the learner, or the organisation, or the funder, is liable for full course fees.
Forus Training reserves the right to change any of the details given in any of its course brochures. Forus Training reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course in the event of unforeseen circumstances or insufficient numbers. If a course is oversubscribed or cancelled, learners will be given the option of a full refund or be booked onto the next available course.
Scheduled course dates, days and times may change throughout the course. If a course is postponed by Forus Training by more than 60 days - from the original start date, the full fee is refundable to you. Forus Training is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us. The information you provide is necessary for the processing of your application. We may share your personal data with relevant third parties, where necessary in relation to the processing of your application.
Please note course registrations and course fees are non-transferable.
QQI are responsible for the external quality assurance of further and higher education and training in Ireland.
QQI validate programmes, make awards and are responsible for the promotion, maintenance, development and review of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
QQI also inform the public about the quality of education and training programmes and qualifications, and advise the Government on national policy regarding quality assurance and enhancement in education and training.