A Level Agriculture

...introduction to farm animal production. The course runs three days per week. You will need to have an interest in agriculture and possess a standard...

...in a range of horticultural environments. The course will also help improve your English and maths skills needed for this employment area. Entry Requirements...

...You will cover a mixture of theory and practical topics and get hands-on experience working on the Houghall estate and plant centre. Throughout the extensive...

...The course is designed for all ages who may be looking for an animal related career. It will provide you with the skills and vocational qualifications... Learn about: Animal Care, Skills and Training...

...to achieve a merit grade or above, achieved in no more than two years Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Students are required to achieve a merit grade or above...

...Entry Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this course. We will assess your skills, identify your needs and place you on the most appropriate...

...• Soil testing • Sowing seeds and vegetative propagation techniques • Practical skills in ground preparation for seeding and planting • Practical skills...

...feel good, and gain a vocational qualification that can help in securing employment. The environment is particularly suited to anyone who might find attendance... Learn about: Skills and Training...

...undertaking work related experience in the land based sector, establishing and maintaining plants outdoors, constructing landscape foundations and surfaces...

...diploma course. This course provides a broad grounding in arboriculture with a wide range of skills and background knowledge and an emphasis on practical knowledge...

...powered pole pruners, loppers. The trees will be cut by removing branches using cuts that are finished to the current standard for pruning in Tree...

...Garden Design, Construction and maintenance, Sustainable Horticulture, crop production, and provides an opportunity to undertake an investigative project... Learn about: Construction Training, Garden Design, Skills and Training...

...the fields of horticulture and landscape management and has been designed to appeal to students with a variety of previous horticultural experience....

...and highly experienced staff. Topics include completing a project in the land based sector, business management in the land-based sector, understanding...

...During the training you will gain the practical skills and knowledge to enable you to take a practical assessment. The assessment will be on the day following...

...wide range of technical skills, working with specialised and highly experienced staff. Subject covered include; Core units • Soil testing • Sowing seeds...

...the principles of best practice in operating wood chippers and to prepare them to take their assessment. Topics: This half day practical course will cover the following...

...Subjects covered include: • Collecting and testing soil samples and specifying adjustments for horticulture • Collecting, preparing and propagating from...

...and practical activities and will work to collect evidence throughout the year of the skills that you are gaining. This work will then be used to build...

...already working in the field of horticulture or they can provide a foundation for further learning or training. The course is delivered at our campus within...