Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees Using Free-fall Techniques
This course runs over 3 days – 2 days training followed by assessment on Day 3. You will need to be fully competent in the use of a chainsaw and have a full set of personal protective clothing complying with current Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. Applicants must be aged sixteen or older and hold […]
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Award in Felling Trees up to 380mm
The Level 2 Award in Felling Trees up to 380mm takes places over 5 days. The first 4 days consist of training and assessment is on the 5th day. Applicants must be over 16 years of age and hold a valid NPTC Certificate of Competence: CS30 Chainsaw Maintenance. Proof of pre-qualifications must be emailed/posted to […]
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Award in Tree Climbing & Rescue
This training course is intended for those involved in tree climbing operations and leads to the NPTC Certificate of Competence to Climb Trees and Perform Aerial rescue. It does not involve use of a chainsaw, but covers the minimum requirement for a ground person working with a climber in arboriculture. As aerial rescue is obligatory, […]
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Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting
This course is the introduction to the suite of NPTC Certificate of Competence chainsaw qualifications. The course runs every month for a duration of 3 days. Please contact us for information on dates and times. You will cover the following – Basic use and maintenance of the chainsaw Current health and safety legislation and safety […]
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City & Guilds Diploma in Floristry – Fast Track
This course is ideal if you want to train as a professional florist and pursue a career in this creative industry.
This course is ideal if you want to train as a professional florist and pursue a career in this creative industry.
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Creative Craft Garden & Plant Design NCFE Certificate
This course looks into many aspects of planning an attractive and functional garden layout. Each week we study a different element of the design process. Available at Bicton College and Rosemoor, North Devon.
You would like to gain a Level 2 Certificate and have a keen interest in garden design.
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Creative Craft Using Floristry NCFE Certificate
Advanced floristry designs for progression from the level 2 intermediate programmes, designed to build on your enthusiasm for floristry and build on your creativity.
You have lots of enthusiasm and a good knowledge of level 2 design programmes.
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Creative Craft Using Floristry NCFE Certificate
This course is an introduction to floristry for beginners.
You have a keen interest in floristry and would like to work toward a qualification.
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Creative Craft Using Floristry NCFE Certificate
Aimed at students who have completed the NCFE level 1 or have previous knowledge of floristry, this course will help you to expand on your creative floral abilities.
You have complete the level 1 certificate, or you have previous knowledge and experience with floristry.
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Introduction to Practical Horticulture – Grow Your Own
This course is designed to give you the opportunity to improve your gardening skills to allow you to progress in your career within horticulture and vegetable production.
You work within the horticulture industry and want to extend your practical skills.
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Manually-Fed Wood Chipper Operations
This course is essential for ground staff in the arboriculture and related industries, and prepares candidates for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in manually-fed woodchipper operations. This 2 day course runs every month, please click on the Register Your Interest button below for latest dates. Course includes: Inspect and maintain the Wood chipper Prepare the Wood chipper […]
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Practical Horticulture – Grow Your Own Fruit & Veg
This 35 week horticulture course is specifically aimed at those who would like to learn to grow vegetables, to either progress into a career in growing or to grow their own food sustainably.
You are looking for a basic gardening course designed to give you the opportunity to improve a range of gardening skills. Whether you are a complete novice or have some gardening knowledge this is for you.
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Practical Horticulture Skills Certificate
This is a gardening course designed to give you the opportunity to improve a range of gardening skills.
You have some gardening knowledge and would like to gain a level 2 qualification.
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RHS Advanced Certificate in Practical Horticulture
A practical-based qualification to improve the horticultural skills needed for career development to supervisory or management roles, or to further develop your interest. This course is ideal if you are self employed within horticulture and would like a formal qualification.
you have a keen interest in gardening and wish to develop your skills to a higher level with supporting underpinning knowledge.
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RHS Certificate in Basic Garden Planning, Fruit & Vegetable Growing
This is a theory based qualification focussing on the knowledge and understanding of horticulture practices.
You have a keen interest in horticulture and wish to obtain a theory based qualification.
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RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture
This is an ideal qualifications for entry into horticultural employment, improving practical skills or further study. It covers a range of wide range of horticultural topics and up-to-date working practices. This is an appropriate course for someone looking for a career change or to gain a better knowledge. Available at Bicton College and Rosemoor, North […]
You have a keen interest in plants or would like to pursue a career in gardening.
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RHS Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation & Development
This is a theory based course focussing on plant growth, propagation and development. Available at Bicton College and Rosemoor, North Devon.
You have an interest in this subject and would like to gain a qualification which is recognised within the industry