East Durham College courses

...You will produce seasonal floral arts and designs e.g. Christmas flowers and valentines flowers. Topics: Topics covered in the course include...

...work to collect evidence throughout the year of the skills that you are gaining. This work will then be used to build a portfolio of evidence for the course...

...you the opportunity to develop essential employability skills. Topics: Topics covered in the course: hand tied designs, floral arrangements and seasonal designs to cover Christmas...

...(depending upon their chosen route, i.e. animals, land and plants or foundation studies) , 3 hours of maths and English, 1 hour each of Personal and Social Development...

...development and interview skills and searching for jobs. You are able to experience several taster sessions within vocational areas of your choice...

...Progression to an apprenticeship in the horticultural industry may also be an option to enable you to gain more experience working hands-on. Overview of the course...

...Construct horizontal landscape surfaces Establish and manage exterior plant displays Principles and practices of garden design Construct and maintain timber...

...The assessment will be on the day following the completion of training. Topics: 1. Prepare a hand held pesticide applicator for work, calibrate it...

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

...operation of a Hedge Cutter Overview of the course: A practical course. The Houghall Estate provides the ideal environment for your to gain practical skills...

...rate without risk to themselves, other people and the environment. 2. Use the information detailed on product labels to determine the approved uses...

...powered pole pruners, loppers. The trees will be cut by removing branches using cuts that are finished to the current standard for pruning in Tree...

...Job opportunities after this course: This course covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a Ride on Mower in a safe and competent manner...

...Lubrication points • 2-stroke mixes (if applicable) 3. Starting/stopping procedures. 4. Operating procedures including mowing of banks. 5. Mowing patterns and quality...

...Job opportunities after this course: Completion of the course could lead to self employment or progression to a Level 3 RHS qualification. Overview of the course...

...Job opportunities after this course: Horticulture. This course covers the skills and knowledge required to complete the RHS L2 Horticulture course. Overview of the course...

...Topics: • Plant classification, structure, and function • Plant nutrition and the root environment • Maintaining plant health • Understanding plant propagation...

...would have the practical skills and knowledge to manually dig a grave. Overview of the course: A practical course - 2 days. Over the two days you...

...Unit 201 Prepare the Fork Lift Truck for Driving or Manoeuvring Unit 202 Operate, Move or Manoeuvre the Fork Lift Truck Unit 203 Select, Transfer and Position... Learn about: Forklift truck training, Forklift training...

...Job opportunities after this course: The course is an excellent entry into college life and can lead onto further progression within the College to access... Learn about: Team Training...