Agriculture courses

...It will also provide you with the underpinning knowledge to enable you to progress within the industry in order to carry out a range of other exciting...

...wishing to develop their horticultural knowledge and skills. Although they are aimed at those wishing to acquire the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in horticulture...

...and also the certificate for felling small trees (less than 380mm in diameter). These qualifications are recognised by the Industry and are essential for employment...

...of trees and shrubs for forestry and arboriculture Undertake land-based machinery operations Understand the principles and identify the signs of pests... Learn about: Full Time...

...disease and disorder identification Tree biomechanics and maintenance Tree development and protection Woody vegetation formation and physiology Principles... Learn about: Part Time, Quality Training...

...in increasingly sophisticated glasshouses, cut-flower production, shrubs, trees and herbaceous perennials; production horticulture is an exciting and rewarding career... Learn about: Quality Training...

...This course will teach you the fundamentals of horticulture, and give you an awareness of the different sectors of the industry. It will look at nursery production... Learn about: Nursery production, Garden Design, Garden Maintenance...

...completion of course work and assessment at the Barony Campus. The Extended Diploma course is a work-based program over three years, this programme... Learn about: Based equipment, Real repairs, Traditional engineering...

...advantage of the several non-academic links offered by the University with non-academic institutions, such as galleries, museums, and private companies... Learn about: Artistic media, Arts and Humanities...

...Principles of machinery Identification of weeds, pests and diseases Effective working practices Operation and maintenance of horticultural equipment Planting... Learn about: Horticultural science, Plant production, Planting establishment...

...aged 16-18, (under the age of 19 on or before 31st August 2017), you do not pay tuition fees or examination and registration fees and may be eligible... Learn about: Decorative horticulture, Sherdley Park, Amenity horticulture...

...Health and safety in the workplace Ground preparation Establishing plants outdoor Develop personal performance Use and maintain handheld and pedestrian... Learn about: Public gardens, Large parks, Ground preparation...

...What you need to know How will I study? This is largely a practical course and you will gain a variety of new skills including growing and looking after plants... Learn about: Basic IT, Basic IT training, Skills and Training...

...As well as giving you practical knowledge of horticulture, this course develops your understanding of the theory behind the practice. It embeds practical... Learn about: Stock Production, Landscape Management, Hardy Ornamental Nursery...

...the housing and roads on which we depend. This programme aims to introduce students to the concept and role of soils in food production and land resources in the 21st century... Learn about: Soils Science, Soil Protection, Soils Science Concepts...

...The course is made up of 10 modules (or units); Botanical Concepts and Practices for Floristry Business Practices for Floristry Design for Floristry Floral... Learn about: Part Time, Quality Training...

...1630 hrs for 2 years. The creative design process for florists Diverse tied designs Diverse floral designs for weddings Function and Event decorating Diverse... Learn about: Quality Training, Part Time...

...Our student success rates and A-level results are at an all-time high, with our students progressing onto a wide range of careers with globally recognised brands... Learn about: Part Time, Quality Training...

...garden labouring, labouring in landscaping firms or for garden centres, equipment sales or supply. A range of topics are covered during the course including plant propagation... Learn about: Rural estate management, Greenkeeping tools, Plant propagation...

...St Helens College and at Sherdley Park. During this course, you will cover the following units: Maintaining health and safety working practices Assisting... Learn about: Looking after turf, Common pests, Grow plants...