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 Practical Horticulture Skills Level 1 – Dartington
This Level 1 course will take place at School Farm CSA, a certified organic farm on the beautiful Dartington estate near Totnes, Devon. It is suitable for those who want to grow on any scale, whether it is a small patio garden, an allotment or on a larger piece of land. The farm grows a […]
This course is suitable for anyone with some experience of gardening or plant knowledge, although can be enjoyed by enthusiastic beginners and more experienced gardeners alike.
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Award in Tree Climbing & Rescue Level 2
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 Level 2
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 Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry
This City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry is for you if you are looking to start a career within the floristry industry. If you like to interact with others, be creative and are keen to develop practical, technical floristry skills, then this qualification is for you
This qualification is suitable if you are 16 years old, or over. You may or may not have any previous knowledge or experience in floristry.
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City and Guild Practical Horticulture Skills Certificate Level 2
This level 2 course is 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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City and Guilds Professional Floristry Higher Diploma Level 4
The Level 4 Higher Diploma in Floristry is ideal for those who currently work in this industry at management level or would like to run their own floristry business.
You already work within the floristry industry or have aspirations of running your own business.
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Craft Creating Willow Animal Sculptures NCFE (Entry Level)
Over the duration of this course you will create a variety of willow animals ranging from birds, sheep, reindeer and more. You can choose which animals you would like to create. Materials will be available for purchase and will cost approximately £15 per design. This course is available at two locations: Bicton College and Off-site […]
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Creative Craft Garden & Plant Design NCFE Certificate Level 2
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.
You would like to gain a Level 2 Certificate and have a keen interest in garden design.
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Creative Designing with Foliages NCFE (Entry Level)
Come for some fun-filled sessions learning different techniques for manipulating leaves (e.g. learn how to make a snail out of a Phormium leaf). This course is ideal for those who like to enter competitions or like to add a quirky touch to their arrangements. Materials are available to purchase if required. This course runs for […]
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Developing Skills in Garden Horticulture (Occupational Studies Level 1 Exploring Award)
This is a short introductory course. You will work with nature and learn about soils, seeds, growing your own food and caring for the land. Whether you are new to gardening or considering a career change to horticulture, we’ll get you started whatever age you are. This is a 6 week course and will be […]
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Floristry Designs (Arrangements for funerals and weddings) Entry Level
If you love flowers and want to use your creativity to learn how to create a basic range of wedding and funeral designs, this is the perfect course for you. This is a short course of basic floristry skills. You will get to identify and use various different tools, equipment and materials whilst creating a […]
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Floristry Designs (Funeral & Wedding Arrangements) NCFE Level 2
Come and learn further skills in floristry; you will cover the principles and elements of design, handtied and gift wrapping, various floral arrangements, funeral and wedding designs. There are no exams involved, however you will be required to create a portfolio. This is a 16 week course (1 day per week) and is available at […]
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Floristry Designs & Enterprise NCFE Level 2 Certificate
This course combines the practical skills of design floristry at level 2 as well as an enterprise unit. This enterprise unit will help you in your quest to find employment or set up a new business. Course cost £472
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Floristry Designs Award NCFE Level 2
Come and learn further skills in floristry; you will cover the principles and elements of design, handtied and gift wrapping, various floral arrangements, funeral and wedding design. There are no exams involved, however you will be required to create a portfolio. Course cost: £295
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Floristry Diploma City & Guilds – Fast Track Level 3
This fast track floristry course is ideal for those that have completed a Level 2 qualification as it expands on your existing training.
You want to expand your existing training from Level 2 as a professional florist and pursue a career in this creative industry.
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Floristry Diploma Level 3
If you love flowers and would like a career where you will use your creativity every day, then floristry is perfect for you. From births and birthdays to weddings and anniversaries, flowers are the perfect way to mark any occasion. Floristry is a very social career and being able to interact with the public and […]
You would like to build on previous experiences or qualifications and those wishing to run their own business or be in a supervisory role.
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Floristry Innovative Planted Designs for your Home
A workshop to inspire you to create innovative planted designs. Materials are included. Course cost: £60 (1 day workshop) £35 (evening workshop) For more information or to book onto this 1 day workshop, please contact admissions@bicton.ac.uk
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Forestry & Arboriculture Certificate
Arboriculture (or tree surgery) is the perfect career if you have a good head for heights, love working outdoors and wish to help conserve and protect trees. As an arboriculturist you will be responsible for cultivating and managing shrubs, hedgerows and trees, in both rural and urban settings and will be involved in all aspects […]
You wish to gain a thorough knowledge of trees, their care and progress onto our Level 3 course.
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Forestry & Arboriculture Diploma
Arboriculture (or tree surgery) is the perfect career if you have a good head for heights, love working outdoors and wish to help conserve and protect trees. As an arboriculturist you will be responsible for cultivating and managing shrubs, hedgerows and trees, in both rural and urban settings and will be involved in all aspects […]
You wish to gain knowledge of tree science and woodland management, alongside practical skills in tree work.
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Grow Veg Grow Well – Introduction to garden horticulture (NCFE Occupational Studies)
This course for the grower who is just starting out on their allotment andwants to know about growing veg organically using a no-dig method. Planning your planting year and seed propogation. This course is based at Powderham.
The course is suitable for an absolute beginner who has no previous experience of growing vegetables. The benefits of growing is known to be a way of improving your well-being so if you are recovering from a poor health and wish to become more active and be outdoors then this course is for you.
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Horticulture Certificate Level 2
As a modern horticulturalist you’ll need a range of skills including; scientific knowledge of plants, soil, pest and diseases and a wide variety of practical skills such as planting, pruning and hard landscaping. Our Level 2 and Level 3 courses will give you all the in-depth knowledge you need to start your career, with the […]
You are enthusiastic about working in horticulture.
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Horticulture Diploma Level 3
Plants play an incredibly important role in all our lives by providing us with oxygen and food sources. As a horticulturalist you will need to use your scientific knowledge of plants and soil to grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, shrubs, flowers and grass. Our courses will give you all the in-depth knowledge you […]
You would like to further develop your practical skills in a range of horticultural settings.
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Introduction to Basic Floristry (Creative Springtime Designs) NCFE
If you love flowers and want to use your creativity to learn how to create beautiful designs using all the beautiful flowers and foliages available during the Spring this is the perfect course for you. This is ideal for a novice who will gain basic skills and knowledge. You will get to identify and use various […]
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Introduction to Basic Floristry (Wedding Designs Corsage & Buttonholes) NCFE
If you love flowers and want to use your creativity to learn how to create beautiful wearable flowers for weddings this is the perfect course for you. This is a short course looking at creating buttonholes, corsages and tied bridesmaid bouquets. This is ideal for a novice who will gain basic skills and knowledge. You will get […]
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Introduction to Basic Floristry Creative Designing with Foliage NCFE
Join us for some fun-filled sessions learning different techniques for manipulating leaves (for example learn how to make a snail out of a phormium leaf). This course is ideal for those who like to enter competitions or want to add a quirky touch to your arrangements. Materials are available for purchase. This course runs for 6 evenings […]
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Introduction to Basic Floristry Designs NCFE (Entry Level)
If you love flowers and wish to improve the basic floristry skills you have previously learnt on our workshops and short courses, come and join a group of like-minded people and upskill. You will get to identify and use various different tools, equipment and materials whilst creating a range of designs that will go towards a final […]
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Introduction to Floristry (Wedding Designs, Handtied & Posies) NCFE
If you love flowers and want to use your creativity to learn how to create a beautiful selection of arrangements and hand tied designs with weddings in mind, then this is the perfect course for you. A course to improve the basic floristry skills you have previously learnt and to identify and use various different tools, equipment and materials. You’ll create […]
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Introduction to Healthy Gardening (Occupational Studies Entry Level Award)
Learn how to garden for your own health and that of the environment, growing organic vegetables, flowers and plants, creating wildlife sanctuaries and gardening with nature, creating sensory planting schemes and areas of rest and tranquility. Whether you are new to gardening or would like to learn more for a career change, whatever your experience […]
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LAND-BASED STUDIES (HORTICULTURE) DIPLOMA
Plants play an incredibly important role in all our lives by providing us with oxygen and food sources. As a horticulturalist you will need to use your scientific knowledge of plants and soil to grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, shrubs, flowers and grass. Our courses will give you all the in-depth knowledge you […]
you would like to improve your life skills and gain a qualification and experience in horticulture.
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Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry
This course provides you with a range of specialist technical practical skills and knowledge which will equip you to progress to employment or further learning and training within the floristry industry.
This qualification is for you if you are 16 years or older and want to work in the floristry industry. It provides you with all the skills required to either become employed or to start your own business.
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NCFE Level 1 Introduction to Floristry
If you love flowers and want to use your creativity to learn how to create a beautiful selection of arrangements and hand tied designs, this is the perfect course for you. This course will improve your basic floristry skills you have previous learnt and you will get to identify and use various different tools, equipment […]
You have a keen interest in floristry and would like to work toward a qualification.
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NCFE Level 2 Floristry Award
Come and learn further skills in floristry; you will cover the principles and elements of design, hand-tied and gift wrapping, various floral arrangements, funeral and wedding design. There are no exams involved, however you will be required to create a portfolio.
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NCFE Level 3 Advanced Floristry
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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Planning and Planting a Herb Garden – Occupational Studies Level 1 Exploring Award
This 6 week course, running 1 day a week, is a great introduction to growing organic herbs for food, health and wildlife. Students will get to know many different herbs and learn about growing them, planning a garden, and different ways of harvesting and using herbs. The course offers some great ideas for small scale […]
This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in growing herbs and can be applicable to people growing in pots, a small garden or on a larger scale both professionally and for home use. Some experience of gardening or plant knowledge, will be beneficial, although the course can be enjoyed by beginners and more experienced gardeners alike.
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Planting and Growing with Children Level 1 – Occupational Studies
Come and learn how to engage your children in planning, planting and growing vegetables and flowers. This is a Saturday course running 1 day per month for 4 months. This course runs in Exeter. Please contact us for further information.
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Practical Horticulture Skills – Grow Your Own Level 1
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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Practical Horticulture Skills Certificate at Dartington – Organic Veg Production Level 2
This year long course, running 1 day a week, is a great introduction to organic horticulture, with a focus on food growing. Following the seasons students look at soils, seeds, compost, and plant care, as well as creating planting plans and exploring different approaches to food growing including permaculture, forest gardening, no-dig gardening and working […]
This course is suitable for anyone with some experience of gardening or plant knowledge, although can be enjoyed by enthusiastic beginners and more experienced gardeners alike. As a practical course some level of physical fitness is required but different needs will be met where possible.
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RHS Advanced Certificate in Practical Horticulture Level 3
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. This course is also offered at Rosemoor in North Devon.
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 Award in Practical Horticulture Level 1
This course provides an introduction to a range of essential horticultural skills. It provides an excellent foundation for further study within horticulture.
You have a keen interest in horticulture and wish to obtain a practical based qualification.
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RHS Certificate in Basic Garden Planning, Fruit & Vegetable Growing Level 2
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 Level 2
This is an ideal qualification for entry into horticultural employment, improving practical skills or further study. It covers a 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 Duchy College Rosewarne, Bicton College and Rosemoor, […]
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 Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance Level 2
This course is a theory-based qualification to develop the essential skills needed to work in horticulture or to further develop your interest. As part of your course you will be required to carry out Work Experience and/or an Industry Placement. For more details please click here.
You have an interest in this subject and would like to gain a qualification which is recognised within the industry
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RHS Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation & Development Level 2
This is a theory based course focusing on plant growth, propagation and development. Available at Duchy College Rosewarne, 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
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RHS Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Plant Growth, Health and Applied Propagation
This is a theory based qualification and will improve your horticultural knowledge.
You want to develop your career in horticulture and progress onto a supervisory or management role.
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RHS Practical Horticulture Level 3 (Adults)
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.
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RHS Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting Level 3 Certificate
This is a theory based qualification and will improve your horticultural knowledge.
You want to develop your career in horticulture and progress onto a supervisory or management role.
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Safe Use of Brushcutters and Strimmers City & Guilds Award Level 2
The qualification is aimed at anyone of 16 years or over, who use brush-cutters or trimmers as part of their work either in horticulture, arboriculture or forestry. Brushcutters (fixed blade) and strimmers (nylon cord) are extremely useful tools for grounds maintenance. Due to the nature of the high speed rotating heads they can be dangerous […]
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Safe Use of Manually-Fed Wood Chipper Operations Level 2
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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Willow Sculpture Reindeer Workshop
Come and create your Christmas Reindeer in Willow (approx 1m high and .80 long) and take him home to keep!