Agriculture Courses Somerset

...offered by Bridgewater College, will help you improve your skills and achieve your professional goals. During the program you will study different subjects...

...will introduce a different area of horticulture. Are you not sure what you have growing in your own garden?Then bring a piece along for identification...

...seed growing demonstrations and show how techniques vary and how different seeds require different conditions...

...will introduce you to horticulture. Are you watering correctly? Would applying mulch help? We will look at application timings, different mulches...

...the vegetative propogation of plants Maintenance of equipment Maintaining plants Teamwork Risk assessments Interview skills Health and Safety...

...Land-based Business Plant Propagation This course is delivered through classroom-based lessons, practical sessions and tutorials...

...Hydroponics and Aquaponics growing systems, gaining an understanding of the latest Horticultural crop production techniques. Propagation – A practical...

...level 2 Certificate in skills for working life at entry level 2 Diploma in skills for working life at entry level 2 Each programme offer a set of practical units...

...and legislation Identification and use of plants Decorative horticulture Hard landscaping Garden centre operations Plant establishment and maintenance...

...These could include: Plant nomenclature, terminology and identification Monitor landscape maintenance and inspect landscape features and facilities...

...Units of Study include: One core unit: • Work Safely Two life skills units: • Lift and handle safely • Prepare a self-profile Five vocational specialist units...

...A practical course designed for the professional user or anyone who requires the National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC) Certificate of Competence. The following course...

...This course is for those who wish to design their own garden or perhaps have a taster for the purpose of progressing to studying landscape design at a higher level... Learn about: Garden Design...

...health Management practices for a range of organic production areas including whole-system approaches, biological controls and sustainable practices Managing...

...The modules you will study will depend on the pathway followed which will depend on the work your employing organisation...

...opportunity to select one of two option modules. The modules are: - Plant and Soil Science Project Management Human Resource Management Plant Selection...

...(this module is also available as a stand-alone qualification) Land Issues and Regulation (option) Year Two Work experience Environmental Management Research...

...on site, for example in a School, Nursery, Youth Club or Residential setting. You will learn to plan appropriate activities and experiences aimed to promote children’s self-esteem... Learn about: Skills and Training...

...Tree planting Processing of waste use chainsaw from rope and harness Climb trees and perform aerial rescue...

...Classification Optional Units include: Plant and Soil Science Applied Field studies During the second year of your degree you will study: Research in... Learn about: IT Management...