Westmeath Community Development

FAS, Mullingar in conjunction with Westmeath Community Development Ltd and Belvedere House Gardens & Park will run a Local Training Initiative in Mullingar. Applications are invited for places on this programme from individuals who meet the requirements set out below.

This 40 week Programme is designed to provide trained personnel for the Horticulture Industry.

Level 5 FETAC Certificate in Horticulture

§         Plant Science

§         Soil Science and Growing Media

§         Plant Identification and use

§         Landscape Construction and Maintenance

§         Food Crops

§         Communications

§         Safety and Health at Work

§         Work Experience

§         Safe pass

Trainee Profile:

Applicants should be a Minimum of 18 Years of age. Must be well motivated and have a positive attitude towards working in the Horticulture Sector. Must have own transport /lift to Belvedere House, Gardens & Park three days a week. (Mon-Wed).

Thursday & Friday learners will be based in Westmeath Community Development, Blackhall, Mullingar.

This Course requires Garda Vetting.

Normal FAS Allowances will apply.

How to Apply:

For further information and to register for this course, contact:
Your local FAS Office, Church Avenue, Mullingar. Co. Westmeath

Ph: 044-9334550
Website: www.fas.ie

It is Government and FAS policy to give priority to applicants who are on the live register or spouses/partners of persons on the live register-FAS operates a Policy of Equality of Opportunity and Training.