Do you enjoy being outdoors and have an interest in nature or greening the built environment? Horticulture is not just about gardening! Learn both the practical skills and theory for the design, construction & maintenance of outdoor spaces.
| Study Type | Part Time |
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| Venue | Shipley College |
| Duration | 4 Weeks |
| Level | Level 1 |
| Start Date | Multiple start dates |
You will develop new skills and gain experience in garden landscaping and garden maintenance. This short course prepares you for work by providing work experience with the College’s Social Enterprise Gardening…
Read More| Study Type | Part Time |
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| Venue | Shipley College |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Level | Level 2 Workbased (NVQs) |
| Start Date | 02-Mar-2021 |
Learn how to use a strimmer/brush cutter safely and competently. This course covers both the safe use and maintenance of the strimmer/brush cutter and is assessed through a practical examination. Please…
Read More| Study Type | Part Time |
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| Venue | Shipley College |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Level | Level 2 |
| Start Date | 30-Oct-2020 |
Learn how to use hedge cutters safely and competently. You will cover both the safe use and basic maintenance of the mower and will be assessed through a practical examination. Please note, these courses…
Read More| Study Type | Part Time |
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| Venue | Shipley College |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Level | Level 2 Workbased (NVQs) |
| Start Date | 18-Feb-2021 |
Learn how to use a chipper/shredder safely and competently. This course covers both the safe use and maintenance of the chipper/shredder and is assessed through a practical examination. Please note,…
Read More| Study Type | Part Time |
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| Venue | Shipley College |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Level | Level 2 |
| Start Date | 10-Mar-2021 |
Learn how to use a pedestrian controlled mower safely and competently. You will cover both the safe use and basic maintenance of the mower and will be assessed through a practical examination. Please…
Read More| Study Type | Part Time |
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| Venue | Shipley College |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Level | Level 2 Workbased (NVQs) |
| Start Date | 03-Mar-2021 |
Learn how to use a ride-on mower safely and competently. You will cover both the safe use and basic maintenance of the mower and will be assessed through a practical examination. Please note, these…
Read More| Study Type | Part Time |
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| Venue | Shipley College |
| Duration | Various |
| Level | Beginners |
| Start Date | 15-Sep-2020 |
Join our informal practical gardening sessions working in the Kitchen Garden at our Shipley College site. This course is suitable for adults interested in food growing and wildlife gardening. It is…
Read More| Study Type | Part Time |
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| Venue | Shipley College |
| Duration | 10 Weeks |
| Level | Everyone |
| Start Date | 19-Apr-2021 |
This practical gardening course is ideal whether you are new to gardening, wanting a career change or interested in building on your current knowledge. You will develop the basic skills you need to…
Read More| Study Type | Part Time |
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| Venue | Shipley College |
| Duration | 11 Weeks |
| Level | Level 1 |
| Start Date | Multiple start dates |
Ideal if you wish to develop basic skills to work as a gardener, whether you are looking for a career change or a new interest. Learn about plant identification, ground preparation, propagation & plant…
Read More| Study Type | Part Time |
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| Venue | Shipley College |
| Duration | 5 Weeks |
| Level | Level 2 |
| Start Date | 08-Jun-2021 |
This five-week horticultural course has an emphasis on practical gardening skills covering plant growth, propagation, establishment and care. Assessment is by a series of short practical tests, including…
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