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A fun way to learn about the basics of horticulture in this RHS approved course. You will learn in a suitable environment, with excellent gardens for use as a learning resource. The course runs for 30 weeks, on Fridays from 10.00am - 3.30pm. A theory course with a small amount of practical activity to underpin some areas of the syllabus, along with weekly plant identifications.
A keen interest in horticulture with a level of enquiry into plants and gardens. It is suitable for the beginner or some more experienced.
Starts September 2025
If your job involves applying pesticides in a commercial role then you are legally required by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) (Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986) (as amended) to take this CoC qualification.Anyone who wishes to take this course must have already completed and…
Starts October 2025
From first cuts to full-on felling, our course will teach you all you need to know about using a chainsaw. This is a hands-on course that delivers both practical skills and health and safety guidance as well as demonstrating that you and your employer have completed sufficient training to meet the…
Starts September 2025
A wide range of mowers are used across horticultural and landscape businesses. With proper training, most pose little risk to either the user or anyone near to the machine. Our course will give you that training, ensuring you can operate a ride-on mower safely and efficiently.Once you’ve…
Starts October 2025
Whether you are an experienced hand or just starting out, our course will steer you through all you will need to ride this modern-day work horse safely and expertly.Training is a legal requirement. PUWER requires employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that ATVs are used only by…
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