Agriculture courses Dorchester

...Interest and enthusiasm in farming and the countryside and the ability to cope with written work. English and Maths GCSEs at Grade D. What will I be learning about?...

...crop production, beef, sheep and dairy production, milking, estate skills, workshop practice, machinery and work related experience. Successful completion...

...to payment at Grade 4 on the Agricultural Wages Board Scales. What qualifications will I need? Four GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent...

...Current legislation and welfare issues are looked at. There will be the opportunity to visit a smallholding run for self sufficiency and smallholdings organised as a business...

...What is next? Wild Flowers of Dorset. How will I be assessed? Continuous assessment throughout the course for a College certificate. How much will it cost?...

...Shearing courses are organised around the county in partnership with the British Wool Board. These lead to a shearing award that will depend on your skill...

...this course are encouraged to contact the course tutor to discuss the programme What qualifications will I need? Normally NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification...

...and castrating What materials are required? Clean overalls and wellingtons. (You will be required to disinfect your wellingtons at the College)...

...attend some assessment days: this can be discussed with the course tutor before of after the start of the course. What qualifications will I need?...

...of pollution Cross'cutting timber Maintaining drainage systems What is involved? A mainly practical course combining some theory with the development of practical skills...

...Under the INDG317 Chainsaws at Work it is recommended that chainsaw operators are updated (refresher training) every 2'3 years, and occasional users every 5 years...

...speeds What is involved? Two days training and one two hour assessment. What materials are required? Steel toe'capped safety boots and old clothes...

...LERAP, codes of practice, label interpretation, assessing hazards and risks, sprayer safety, personal protective equipment. Day 2 ' Pesticide storage and transportation...

...What qualifications will I need? Interest and enthusiasm in farming and the countryside and the ability to cope with written work. English and Maths GCSEs at Grade...

...This qualification is ideally suited for those candidates who have a genuine interest and passion in working the land. Candidates should have GCSEs grade F and above...

...A genuine interest in animals, willingness to learn and the ability to cope with written work in a classroom environment. What will I be learning about?...

...Entry into second year of the National Diploma in Horticulture course is possible for those who successfully complete this course. What qualifications will I need?...

...horticulture and is held in high regard by all sectors within the horticultural industry. Completion of the National Diploma will also enable you to continue onto Higher Education...

...Horticultural machinery What is involved? Three terms at College, work experience 1 or 2 days each week in a garden centre, nursery, landscape department...

...Here is your chance! (21.06.10) What is involved? Underpinning knowledge, practical skills development. What materials are required? Wellingtons and overalls...