A Level in Durham

...You will cover a mixture of theory and practical topics and get hands-on experience working in the Houghall floristry department and plant centre...

...normally taken in May / June. How much will the course cost? Textbooks relating to the course are available from our Learning Resource Centre...

...Valentine’s day and Mothering Sunday plus flower and foliage care...

...and lasts for one academic year. What qualifications are needed to do the course? 5 GCSEs at grade A to C are required (including English and Maths or Science)...

...Job opportunities after this course: Following completion of this course you may gain employment in the land-based sector, e.g. Assistant Florist or progress...

...This course starts in September and lasts for one academic year. What qualifications are needed to do the course? Successful prior achievement on the AS level Psychology...

...Job opportunities after this course: This course is designed to give you a varied experience of employability skills in several different settings...

...What qualifications are needed to do the course? A minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above, to include Maths and English Where is the course based?...

...grounds you will be able to work on all aspects of horticulture from turf maintenance to plant propagation ensuring you gain essential employability skills...

...The modules studied will be: Beliefs in Society Crime and Deviance When does the course start and how long does it last? The course starts in September...

...Topics: Mandatory Units: Principles of Health and Safety Undertake and review work related experience in the land based industries Identification...

...admitted to the course direct from GCSE, provided that they are following the AS course. Anyone contemplting joining the course without an AS qualification...

...Use the information detailed on product labels to determine the approved uses for the product and its potential hazards to human safety, non-target areas...

...On completion of the course you will have the NPTC Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides - PA6 INJ Stem Injection. Overview of the course: A practical course...

...operation of a Hedge Cutter Overview of the course: A practical course. The Houghall Estate provides the ideal environment for your to gain practical skills...

...day following the completion of training. Topics: 1. Prepare a hand held pesticide applicator for work, calibrate it and operate it to ensure correct application...

...This qualification is for the pruning of trees using pole mounted, long reach pruning equipment, which may include: extendible pruning...

...• Fuel/engine oil/hydraulic oil levels • Coolant levels/air filters • Cutting cylinder/ sole plate adjustment • Safety and adjustments of belts...

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

...A practical-based qualification to develop the essential skills needed to work in horticulture or to further develop your interest. Topics: Mandatory units...