Qualifications

OGI Internship in Organic Horticulture QQ1 Level 5 Organic Standards & Principles classroom

QQI Level 5 Organic Principles & Standards 

MODULE CODE NO. 5N2550

The Organic Principles & Standards – QQI Level 5 Component Award is delivered as a minor award through the OGI Internship in Organic Horticulture programme.  

This component module is recognised as approved training by the Department for Agriculture Food and the Marine for organic growers who want to apply to the Organic Farming Scheme.

This module can also be used towards a major award as part of a validated programme leading to a Certificate in Horticulture.

 Aims of the Module

This module aims to allow learners to become familiar with organic principles and practices, along with the regulations and standards as outlined in the EU organic standards. As part of the module, participants will learn to:

  • Appreciate the role of organic food production within the wider environmental movement. 
  • Acquire the skills in propagation, cultivate and harvesting of organic food crops
  • Appreciate the organic approach to the control of weeds, pests and diseases

Objectives of this Module

By undertaking this module, learners will:

  • Gain an understanding of the principles, practice and relevance of organic food production
  • Develop skills essential to organic food production.
  • Gain an awareness of the benefits organic production plays in the local, national and global environment. 

Testimonials

The material covered was very interesting and Paula always made sure to make it an enjoyable day in the classroom

It is great to get a certificate and a qualification at the end of the programme

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