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...

...to the level 2 diploma in Floristry full or part time study. Overview of the course: You will cover a mixture of theory and practical activities and...

...How much will the course cost? There are no direct costs involved in the course. What progression routes are available? The completion of this course...

...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...

...To develop critical and evaluative skills in relation to theory, studies and methods. A2 Level Psychology Why should I study A2 Level Psychology?...

...your diploma concentrating on becoming an employable person. You will study such topics as, enterprise activity, working as part of a team...

...To study society and gain an understanding of the ways in which the various parts are connected together. To make sense of the rapidly changing world in which we...

...setting out and establishing and maintaining plants...

...and lasts for one academic year. What qualifications are needed to do the course? AS Sociology - preferably at grade D or above Where is the course based?...

...Plant and soil science Optional Units: Identification and use of ornamental plants Principles of sustainable management of turf Sustainable development...

...Oral expos based on an aspect of your choice from the Guided Studies topics (eg one film/book/area of Spain) (maximum 4 minutes) followed by a discussion...

...Job opportunities after this course: Horticulture/Agriculture: This course covers the skills and knowledge required to competently spray pesticides...

...maintenance on a stem injector 4. Carry out the correct procedure for cleaning personal protective equipment and application equipment which may have...

...2. Range of machines. 3. Pre-start checks and basic maintenance. 4. Fuel mixing (2 stroke). 5. Basic pruning techniques and systems...

...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...

...Job opportunities after this course: This course is designed for anyone who uses or will be using powered pole pruners. Overview of the course...

...drivers and guards • Lubrication points • Battery maintenance • Tyre pressures Note: Maintenance will be altered to match requirements of specific machines...

...day following the completion of the training. Topics: 1. Health & Safety in the use of Pedestrian Grass Mowers. 2. Operation and maintenance including...

...in establishing seeds and plants in soil • Care and pruning of plants • Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds, pests, diseases and disorders...