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
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 […]
You are new to gardening, you want to grow your own or are considering a career change to horticulture.
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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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City & Guilds Diploma in Floristry – Fast Track
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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City & Guilds High Diploma in Professional Floristry
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. The course runs for 4 days (every Sunday) and costs £65.
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Create a Small Willow Animal
Over the duration of the course you will create a willow character. The course cost is £60 and materials will be available for purchase at a cost of approximately £15 per design.
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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 in Advanced Floristry Wedding Design
Advanced floristry designs for progression from the level 2 intermediate programs, designed to build on your enthusiasm for floristry and build on your creativity.
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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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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 Certificate
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 are interested in working in a florist shop, hotel or supplier, or working towards roles such as an event organiser, party planner or teacher. This course may be ideal if you are changing career paths and are considering setting up your own floristy business.
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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
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 FAST TRACK CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMA
In February 2014, we attained the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our leadership of skills development across the region’s rural economy. In 2015 Duchy College (part of The Cornwall College Group) merged with Bicton College to become the region’s largest land-based education and training provider.
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 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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Floristry NCFE Level 2 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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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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Horticulture Certificate
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 Design & Landscape 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 wish to study a programme which will develop your landscape and design skills to prepare you for a career in amenity horticulture, landscape construction and garden design.
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Horticulture Diploma
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. We offer four options for you to gain a career in the horticultural industry depending on your GCSE results and which branch […]
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 (Arrangements & Handtieds) NCFE Level 1
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 is a short course to improve the basic floristry skills you have previously learnt. You will get to identify and use various different tools, equipment and materials whilst creating a […]
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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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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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LAND-BASED STUDIES IN LANDSCAPE GARDENING & HORTICULTURE DIPLOMA
This course is for someone who has just left school and who has a keen interest in horticulture. If you want to develop good practical skills, the experienced horticulture teams at Duchy College and Bicton College will help you get the skills you need in fantastic facilities, which include modern garden design rooms, micro-propagation laboratories, soil […]
you would like to improve your life skills and gain a qualification and experience in horticulture.
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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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NCFE Garden and Plant Design
Already done some drawing and surveying? Develop your skills further as a Designer. Through the year you will develop both your drawing and presentation skills and assess the impact of garden history on design. During the course you will develop a portfolio that you can use to showcase your work to potential clients and employers. This is […]
You have some knowledge of garden design or you have already completed the NCFE Level 2 Garden and Plant Design course.
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Planning and Planting a Herb Garden – Occupational Studies Level 1 Exploring Award
Spend 4 days (1 day a month) engaging in planning and planting a herb garden for culinary and tea plants either in a garden or in pots. This course is suitable for gardening beginners or anyone who wants to learn some tips. We offer this course in Dartington, please enquire for further details. Course cost: […]
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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 – 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 at Dartington – Organic Veg Production
The course will take place at School Farm CSA, a certified organic community 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 variety of […]
You are a complete novice who would like to learn about growing organic vegetables and gain a qualification.
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Practical Horticulture Skills Award Level 1
Working with nature, you will 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. We offer this course at Bicton College and off site at Dartington and Powderham Castle. Please contact us for […]
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Practical Horticulture Skills Certificate at Dartington
This course will take place at School Farm CSA, a certified organic community 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 variety of […]
You have already completed the level 1 qualification. You may be pursuing a career in the horticulture industry and wish to extend your practical skills.
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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 Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance
This course is a theory-based qualification to develop the essential skills needed to work in horticulture or to further develop your interest.
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
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
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RHS Practical Horticulture Award Level 1
The Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture focuses on developing the essential basic horticultural skills. These not only offer opportunities for employment, but provide the foundation for further skills development at levels 2 and 3. By carefully focusing on key essential skills, it has been possible to develop a practical qualification that can be studied […]
You have limited horticulture knowledge and would like to learn practical skills whilst working towards a level 1 qualification.