Garden CentreOperations
Country
Ireland
Partner
NUID UCD
Issuing institution
College of Amenity Horticulture – Botanic Gardens
Programme Title
Garden CentreOperations
EQF level
5
ECTS
30
Learning Outcomes (LOs)
Students will be able to evaluate the retail market for garden plants and products including current value, types of outlet and their characteristics, facilities provided and product trends and developments within the industry. Analyse garden centre layout and customer flow patterns including advantages and disadvantages, hot and cold spots, sight lines and types of beds and benches. Apply knowledge of a wide range of garden product and services with a view to making recommendations to customers. Examine product display, promotion and public relations within the garden centre industry.
LOs Assessment
Learner Record 40%
Examination – Theory 30%
Assignment 30%
Form of participation (online, in person)
In-person
Recognition procedure
Successful students will be awarded a Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ).
Duration
16 weeks
These courses run Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.00am to 4.30pm
A course for those employed in the sector and wish to deepen their knowledge of the retailing of plants and associated products. The Nursery Stock Production course would be complementary to this course. This module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to supervise operations in garden centres and other horticulture retail outlets.
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