East Durham College courses

...You will cover a mixture of theory and practical topics and get hands-on experience working in the Houghall floristry department and plant centre...

...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...

...The floristry department, plant centre and surrounding estate provides the ideal environment for you to gain practical skills and knowledge and also gives...

...Tutorial and Personal Centred Planning and 2 hours of work experience. All of these elements add up to their study programme in their chosen...

...Job opportunities after this course: This course is designed to give you a varied experience of employability skills in several different settings...

...Topics: Topics covered in the course include: work experience and safe working practices, principles of plant science, principles of soil science...

...who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skills and knowledge that will lead to meaningful employment in the horticultural industry...

...calibrate it and operate it to ensure correct application rate without risk to themselves, other people and the environment. Learn to apply on or near to water...

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

...Job opportunities after this course: Horticulture/Agriculture: This course covers the practical skills and knowledge to enable you to be competent in...

...hand held pesticide applicator. 4. Carry out the correct procedure for cleaning personal protective equipment and application equipment which may...

...This qualification is for the pruning of trees using pole mounted, long reach pruning equipment, which may include: extendible pruning...

...During the training you will gain the practical skills and knowledge to enable you to take a practical assessment. The assessment will be on the day following...

...• Fuel/oil levels • Air filters • Cutting cylinder adjustment (if applicable) • Height of cut adjustment • Safety adjustments of belts/drives/guards •...

...A practical-based qualification to develop the essential skills needed to work in horticulture or to further develop your interest. Topics: Mandatory units...

...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...

...Back filling and removal of shoring and state procedures for aftercare of graves 8. State the Health & Safety implications involved in the exhumation of graves...

...The assessment will be on the day following the completion of the training Topics: Candidates will be instructed in the following topics: Unit 201 Prepare... Learn about: Forklift training, Forklift truck 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...