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 | 2 Days |
| Level | Level 2 Workbased (NVQs) |
| Start Date | 16-Feb-2021 |
If your job involves the use of chemical pesticides, regulations will affect your working practices. We are running a series of courses covering all the relevant legislation and codes of practice that…
Read More| Study Type | Part Time |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10 Weeks |
| Level | Level 1 |
| Start Date | 16-Apr-2021 |
Get to grips with the basics of planning and growing a Kitchen Garden. This ten-week course gives you guidance on designing a growing plan for your outdoor space, ground preparation, plant propagation,…
Read More| Study Type | Part Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shipley College |
| Duration | 10 Weeks |
| Level | Everyone |
| Start Date | 28-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…
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