Agriculture courses St Helens

...Sherdley Park and Walton Hall Gardens. During this course, you will cover the following units: Maintaining health and safety working practices Assisting... Learn about: Horticulture machinery, Agricultural Science, Hedge trimmers...

...Livestock selection and Management Part 2 Module 5 - Grassland Management Module 6 - Machinery and Equipment Module 7 - Growing Vegetables, Fruit and Flowers Module... Learn about: Financial Training, IT Management, Environmental Impact...

...Pest and Disease control Topdressing Aeration and scarification Annual Maintenance and management regimes Soil management The course is delivered... Learn about: Soil Management, Seed selection, Quality Lawn...

...This course provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to have a successful career in the industry. You'll be studying soil science... Learn about: Soil Science, Horticultural science, Plant production...

...With this advanced level course, you'll be able to take your skills and knowledge to the next stage and learn about all aspects of amenity horticulture... Learn about: Sports turf, Amenity horticulture, Decorative horticulture...

...controlled tools and machines You'll be working at Sherdley Park as well as Walton Hall Gardens, establishing and maintaining plants, preparing ground... Learn about: Ground preparation, Large parks, Public gardens...

...with establishing plants Assisting with maintaining plants In addition to the above, you will also have the opportunity to choose from the following... Learn about: Common pests, Grow plants, Maintaining plants...

...Enjoy the summer and your garden. Caring for your summer garden involves a large range of tasks to keep it looking fabulous. You will learn to appreciate... Learn about: Disease identification, Control Pinching, Summer garden...

...What skills and qualities will I need for this apprenticeship? Ability to develop good relationships with a team Flexible and adaptable Punctual A... Learn about: Senior Florist, Florist Manager, Flower arrangements...

...approach and will be a practical, fun and hands on workshop, offering the progression in floral techniques, developing skills in more advanced pieces... Learn about: Floral techniques, Design building, Funeral work...

...Preparation of plant material Choosing the best material Growing mediums Selection of material Treatment of material Hardwood cuttings Sowing seeds Aftercare... Learn about: Treatment of material, Sowing seeds, Hardwood cuttings...

...to a bed or border Water a bed, border or area of plants in containers Using hand-held equipment i.e. hedge trimmers, strimmers, lawn mowers Soil testing... Learn about: Soil testing, Planting container, Lawn mowers...

...you will also have the opportunity to choose from the following: Decorative horticulture Nursery/interior soft landscaping maintenance Greenkeeping/sports... Learn about: Hard landscapes, Decorative horticulture, Public gardens...

...(City & Guilds) Employee Rights and Responsibilities If you haven't already achieved a grade C or above in English and maths, you will also undertake... Learn about: Garden centres, Machinery Operator, Fruit crops...

...Grow your skills as you work practically on the green areas in and around St Helens College and at Sherdley Park. You will learn how to use gardening tools... Learn about: Lawn mowers, Organic mulch, Soil testing...

...This one day short course deals with growing what can be considered to be one of the most popular types of plants. Propagation methods and nurturing these... Learn about: Seed sowing techniques, Choosing alpine, Seed sowing methods...

...manner with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and group discussion. Opportunities to buy young plants or take home seedlings will also be available... Learn about: Choosing varieties, Plant Care, Seed selection...

...Horticultural production techniques-Protected Manage plant propagation activities Understand the principles of plant health and protection Undertake Estate... Learn about: Plant displays, Horticultural techniques, Plant health...

...For this award, you need to show you've got a strong set of pesticide application skills and knowledge. You will demonstrate your knowledge of the approved... Learn about: Plant production, Plant Care, Safe application...

...catered for you'll be producing your own fruit and veg in no time! This short course will cover the following topics: Weed control Composting Growing vegetable... Learn about: Fruit tree plantation and cultivation, Care of vegetables, Vegetables safety...