If you are interested in a career in hairdressing, then this course will equip you with the latest knowledge and experience needed to work within this industry.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your practical skills to a high level of occupational ability, this will enable you to perform your own hairdressing services.
As well as the practical knowledge that you will gain from working on the job, our team of industry trained professionals will guide you through the theory, offering their advice and demonstrating techniques.
Students on this course will also have the opportunity to work on reception, enhancing their work-based skills in customer service, product promotion and retail sales.
LPG Gas Training: Residential Park Homes (CONGLP1/RPH)
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
We provide full training and assessment for a wide range of LPG Gas qualifications. You may also undertake a refresher course or introductory training prior to assessment if needed in our state-of-the-art training facilities at Cornwall College Camborne.
Training is not a prerequisite to assessment, you may just book onto an assessment and certification programme.
No Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
Understand principles and the techniques used to temper chocolate. Then create chocolate spheres filled with chocolate mousse served with hot raspberry sauce.
This course will run from 09:00 to 15:30 and there will be a £10 fee for materials
No Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
A Recipe for Success. Through food your team will build greater team bond and begin to work as a more cohesive team to achieve their individual goals, team goals and company goals.
Your team will be set the task of cooking serving and tending to your customers every need in a timely and professional fashion.
Through this task guidance and strategies to improve communication, teamwork and efficiency will be offered in a positive and motivating manner.
This course will run from 9:00- 15:30 and there will be a £10 fee for materials
No Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
Step into Italy with some of Italy’s classic dishes and Cornwall’s freshest produce.
Week 1 You will have the opportunity to perfect the art of making Fresh Pasta and transforming this fresh pasta into a beautiful crab linguine.
Week 2 You will create your own antipasti plate with focaccia bread, hummus, and charcuterie.
This course take place from 18:00 to 21:00
Please note there will be a £15 fee for materials.
If you love promoting the health and wellbeing of others holistically, this is the course for you, and will be your first step into the spa industry.
Come and join our experts here in our Hairdressing and Beauty department wherey you will learn how to carry out the basics of reflexology.
This is the perfect introductory course that could lead you on to other courses within Cornwall College Hairdressing and Beauty.
No Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
Take a trip into the barista culture learning the basics of coffee making from setting the machine to serve the perfect espresso shot, heating the milk to mastering latte art.
This course will run from 09:00 to 15:30 and there will be a £8 fee for materials
No Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
Develop baking skills to treat your family to homemade treats to identify with your loved one’s hobbies. Explore new skills while creating your own birthday treats.
This course will run from 09:00 to 15:00 and there will be a £10 fee for materials
No Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
Get the best from your BBQ. This course will take you through the process of controlling and creating the perfect BBQ experience for your family without breaking the bank. We will make vegetable kebabs, homemade burgers, and marinated pork steaks and a variety of cold salads to complete the whole BBQ experience.
This course will run from 9:00- 15:30 and there will be a £12 fee for materials
No Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
Understanding allergens currently is a must, but how do you know if you are giving your customers the right information. This course looks at what allergens are and where you find allergens and how to cater for customers with allergies.
This course will run from 9:00- 15:30 and there will be a £5 fee for materials
If you are interested in a career in hairdressing, then this course will equip you with the latest knowledge and experience needed to work within this industry.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your practical skills to a high level of occupational ability, this will enable you to perform your own hairdressing services.
As well as the practical knowledge that you will gain from working on the job, our team of industry trained professionals will guide you through the theory, offering their advice and demonstrating techniques.
Students on this course will also have the opportunity to work on reception, enhancing their work-based skills in customer service, product promotion and retail sales.
LPG Training: Changeover from Natural Gas (CONGLP1/PD)
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
We provide full training and assessment for a wide range of LPG Gas qualifications. You may also undertake a refresher course or introductory training prior to assessment if needed in our state-of-the-art training facilities at Cornwall College Camborne.
Training is not a prerequisite to assessment, you may just book onto an assessment and certification programme.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
During this course you will receive the training to aid you through the NPTC Telehandler certificate. You will lift loads of varying weight, work in restricted areas and cover work on slopes. There will be a keen emphasis on Health and Safety around telehandler operations.
This course is perfect for beginners or experienced users requiring the certificate of competence.
Level 1 • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
Develop your skills in dry stone walling with this two day course.
Dry stone walls are part of our heritage and an important and attractive way to define boundaries. Laying the stones without using mortar is an age-old technique which keeps the walls strong and stable.
You will undertake basic walling and be able to rebuild gaps in free-standing dry stone walls. Improve your awareness of safe working practices and the preservation of our wildlife and habitat.
No Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
Do you know a 13 – 15 year old who would like to learn how to operate a tractor?
The course covers:
Health & safety awareness, basic maintenance, tractor driving & manoeuvring, reversing, rules and regulations. A great day for any of your younger drivers.
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, those attending should have a ‘head for heights’.
Training takes place over the first 5 days with assessment on Day 6.
On this course you will identify functions and fitting of specialist equipment, use and tying of specialist knots, pre-climbing equipment checks; identification of hazards such as overhead cables, role of the climber and of the ground person, secure working position, climbing techniques, branch walking, use of supplementary anchor points, storage of equipment and regulations (LOLER, PUWER).
This course runs every month, please contact us for further details on dates and times.
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 the college before the course start date as evidence.
Other awarding body qualifications must be submitted to check if they are compatible with this NPTC course.
During this course, you will study the following –
Organisation
Preparation of the work site
Risk assessment
Assessment of felling direction
Controlled felling techniques
Systematic and efficient de-limbing techniques
Correct lifting techniques and techniques in safe take down of hung-up trees
This course runs every month, please contact us for information on dates and times.
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, those attending should have a ‘head for heights’.
Training takes place over the first 5 days with assessment on Day 6.
On this course you will identify functions and fitting of specialist equipment, use and tying of specialist knots, pre-climbing equipment checks; identification of hazards such as overhead cables, role of the climber and of the ground person, secure working position, climbing techniques, branch walking, use of supplementary anchor points, storage of equipment and regulations (LOLER, PUWER).
This course runs every month, please contact us for further details on dates and times.
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 the college before the course start date as evidence.
Other awarding body qualifications must be submitted to check if they are compatible with this NPTC course.
During this course, you will study the following –
Organisation
Preparation of the work site
Risk assessment
Assessment of felling direction
Controlled felling techniques
Systematic and efficient de-limbing techniques
Correct lifting techniques and techniques in safe take down of hung-up trees
This course runs every month, please contact us for information on dates and times.
No Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
This course is suitable for 13-16 year olds who want to know a little more about maintaining tractors.
This course will cover:
General health and safety practice when working in a workshop and on machines.
Pre- use inspection including but not comprehensive, checking tyres, checking fluid levels, air filters and lights.
Changing fuel filters and how to bleed a fuel system.
Carrying out a full 150 hour service on a tractor following manufacturer’s instructions.
Completion of relevant records to meet health and safety requirements.
On completion you will be awarded with a Duchy College attendance certificate.
No Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
This course is suitable for 13-16 year olds who want to know a little more about maintaining tractors.
This course will cover:
General health and safety practice when working in a workshop and on machines.
Pre- use inspection including but not comprehensive, checking tyres, checking fluid levels, air filters and lights.
Changing fuel filters and how to bleed a fuel system.
Carrying out a full 150 hour service on a tractor following manufacturer’s instructions.
Completion of relevant records to meet health and safety requirements.
On completion you will be awarded with a Duchy College attendance certificate.
LPG Gas Training: Residential Park Homes (CONGLP1/RPH)
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
We provide full training and assessment for a wide range of LPG Gas qualifications. You may also undertake a refresher course or introductory training prior to assessment if needed in our state-of-the-art training facilities at Cornwall College Camborne.
Training is not a prerequisite to assessment, you may just book onto an assessment and certification programme.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
We provide full training and assessment for a wide range of LPG Gas qualifications. You may also undertake a refresher course or introductory training prior to assessment if needed in our state-of-the-art training facilities at Cornwall College Camborne.
Training is not a prerequisite to assessment, you may just book onto an assessment and certification programme.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
This course is suitable for Farmers and Growers, or anyone that uses a Boom Sprayer as part of their work or employment.
The course will enhance your understanding of the subject, and enable you to legally spray your own land or that of your employer.
This course consists of one day of training, mainly classroom based and takes the form of a powerpoint presentation which covers PA1. There will also be a practical demonstration of PA2.
You will then have an on farm assessment to enable you to gain the required City and Guilds/NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides.
STARTING SOON – DON’T MISS OUT!
Enhance Your Trade Skills on Our Practical 5 Week Courses
Starting soon Cornwall College will be hosting another series of Saturday Skills Workshops. Perfect for anyone interested in either improving their DIY skills, or for existing trades people who are looking to enhance their careers.
Courses available include; plumbing, furniture making, plastering, brick and blockwork and bench joinery. On successful completion each learner will receive a college certificate.
Designed to meet the needs of both enthusiast and professional, the Saturday Skills Workshops will give you all the necessary knowledge and hands-on experience you need to gain useful new skills.
Developing Pipework (Plumbing):
Introduction to basic tools and their uses, cutting and soldering copper pipe, how to bend copper pipe, using capillary fittings, how to replace tap washers and pressure test a system, waste pipe assembly, checking and replacing radiators, how to install a washing machine and more.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
This course is suitable for Farmers and Horticultural Growers.
The course will enhance your understanding of the subject, and enable you to legally spray your own land or that of your employer.
This course consists of two days of training followed by a one day assessment.
Day one is mainly classroom based and takes the form of a PowerPoint presentation which covers PA1. There will also be a practical demonstration of PA6.
The second day consists of a 1 to 1 on farm assessment to enable you to gain the required City and Guilds/NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
This course is suitable for Farmers and Horticultural Growers.
The course will enhance your understanding of the subject, and enable you to legally spray your own land or that of your employer.
This course consists of two days of training followed by a one day assessment.
Day one is mainly classroom based and takes the form of a PowerPoint presentation which covers PA1. There will also be a practical demonstration of PA6.
The second day consists of a 1 to 1 on farm assessment to enable you to gain the required City and Guilds/NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College St Austell, Offsite
This course is for managers and supervisors/team leaders in any sector. It is designed to get managers up to speed on the practical actions they need to take to handle health and safety in their teams.
What will I do on the course?
Tutor lead modules involving interactive presentations games and exercises covering the following topics:
Introducing managing safely
Assessing the risks
Controlling the risks
Understanding your responsibilities
Identifying hazards
Investigating accidents and incidents
Measuring performance
Protecting our environment
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
We provide full training and assessment for a wide range of ACS Gas Qualifications. You may also undertake a refresher course or introductory training prior to assessment if needed in our state-of-the-art training facilities at Cornwall College Camborne.
Training is not a prerequisite to assessment however and you may just apply for the assessment and certificate elements of these qualifications.
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 clothing (PPE) guidance
Fuel mixtures and lubricants
Power unit, safety features, recoil starter
Chain identification, bar maintenance, sharpening
Hot and cold start
Chainsaw handling and cutting techniques
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 clothing (PPE) guidance
Fuel mixtures and lubricants
Power unit, safety features, recoil starter
Chain identification, bar maintenance, sharpening
Hot and cold start
Chainsaw handling and cutting techniques
Internal Quality Assurance Of Assessment Processes And Practice City & Guilds Award
Level 4 • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
This Level 4 course is ideal for you if you are a practictioner who conducts internal quality assurance of the Assessment process, from within an Assessment Centre/ Organisation; by sample planning, monitoring and advising on the practice of assessors.
You can expect to work closely with at least two assessors, each with a minimum of two candidates of their own, through components of a qualification. You will meet with your Course Tutor/ Assessor regularly and build a portfolio of evidence.
Leading The Internal Quality Assurance Of Assessment Processes And Practice City & Guilds Certificate
Level 4 • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
This course is suitable for you if you are a practitioner who Leads the Internal Quality Assurance Process, within an Assessment Centre/Organisation; and have a responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and the performance of Assessors. They may also develop systems and lead on visits from outside agencies such as Awarding Organisations.
A one day induction to the course will cover the background knowledge and understanding aspects of the Award and the role as the Lead Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) you will be required to carry out.
Within the Assessment Centre, you will Lead the QA process and allocate work, within your own area of responsibility. As an IQA you will also be required to work closely with at least two assessors, each with a minimum of two candidates of their own, through components of a qualification. In your role as Lead IQA, you will also work with and co-ordinate with others from External Agencies i.e. Awarding Organisations, as well as meeting with your Course Tutor/Assessor regularly and build a portfolio of evidence.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Bicton College
During this course you will receive training to aid you through the NPTC ATV Certificate. The course covers Health and Safety, pre-use checks, operation over a range of terrain and use of a trailer.
This course is perfect for beginners or experienced users requiring the certificate of competence.
Level 1 • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
This course is for anyone who would like to learn how to lay a hedge or would like to improve their existing skills.
You will discuss tools, health and safety, styles of hedge laying and the benefits of a well laid hedge. Throughout this practical course you will learn and practice the techniques to lay a hedge that is stock proof and healthy.
You will have the skills and knowledge to confidently lay a hedge that is strong and will be bushy and healthy .
All participants must wear steel toe capped boots. Please bring suitable gloves and outdoor/waterproof clothing. You may bring your own tools but they will be your responsibility. Please bring your own packed lunch and drink.
Level 2 • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
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 clothing (PPE) guidance
Fuel mixtures and lubricants
Power unit, safety features, recoil starter
Chain identification, bar maintenance, sharpening
Hot and cold start
Chainsaw handling and cutting techniques
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
We provide full training and assessment for a wide range of ACS Gas Qualifications. You may also undertake a refresher course or introductory training prior to assessment if needed in our state-of-the-art training facilities at Cornwall College Camborne.
Training is not a prerequisite to assessment however and you may just apply for the assessment and certificate elements of these qualifications.
LPG Gas Training & Qualifications: Boats (CONGLP1/B)
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
We provide full training and assessment for a wide range of LPG Gas qualifications. You may also undertake a refresher course or introductory training prior to assessment if needed in our state-of-the-art training facilities at Cornwall College Camborne.
Training is not a prerequisite to assessment, you may just book onto an assessment and certification programme.
Level 2 • Part-time • Engineering Skills Centre Plymouth
This course is ideal for individuals who are working in a mechanical manufacturing and maintenance engineering role.
The course measures their existing competence and improves their knowledge.
This Level 3 course is designed to be a progression route for Level 2 hairdressers wanting to gain employment within the hairdressing industry and is aimed at learners wishing to further their existing hairdressing skills.
During this course you will be given the opportunity to train in one of our industry standard salons, work in a realistic environment and use the latest equipment, machinery and products within the industry.
Alongside this training, you will be required to complete work related experience within the industry to enrich your programme of study and gain employability skills. You are also required to complete course work and research in your own time towards completion of this qualification
Throughout this course you will learn a variety of advanced practical skills and the associated knowledge, which will develop your employment opportunities within the hairdressing industry. This is an intensive, knowledge-based course and enthusiasm and motivation are important if you wish to succeed on the course.
Level 2 • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
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 clothing (PPE) guidance
Fuel mixtures and lubricants
Power unit, safety features, recoil starter
Chain identification, bar maintenance, sharpening
Hot and cold start
Chainsaw handling and cutting techniques
Land Based Forklift Truck Operations City & Guilds Award
Level 2 • Part-time • Bicton College
A practical course which meets the Health and Safety Executive requirements for this type of machine. The course promotes awareness of hazards in lift truck operation (rough terrain), machine capabilities/limitations, and develops operator skills with telescopic materials handlers. This qualification will appeal to those who use a forklift as part of their work in agriculture, horticulture or distribution and warehousing. It has been developed to cover the “basic training” requirements of the Approved Code of Practice for Rider Operated Forklift Trucks.
This does not replace any legal requirement for a driving licence.
Course includes :
Health and Safety at Work Act
Machine controls
Safe handling techniques
Daily maintenance checks
Brakes and braking
Manoeuvering with and without loads
Operating hydraulics and stacking procedures
This course runs once a month, for further information please register your interest below.
Do you know a 13 – 15 year old who would like to learn how to operate a tractor?
This course covers health and safety awareness, basic maintenance, tractor driving and maneuvering, attaching and detaching implements, reversing and rules and regulations.
Christmas door wreath and table decoration workshop
No Qualification • Part-time • Bicton College
Come along to our online workshop and enjoy trying out your floristry skills in making your own festive door wreath and a lovely arrangement for your Christmas table (with optional candles) to extend your Christmas theme from outside to in.
We will be using a range of aromatic foliage alongside scented cinnamon sticks and orange slices. Materials will be sent to you and as this is an online workshop it will be completely interactive, you will be guided by your instructor and can ask questions as you go.
The course is free however, the price noted is for the materials required. Please use the website to book and instructions will be provided should you wish to purchase materials from us. Please note, materials will need to be paid for and collected from Bicton College prior to the workshop.
Alternatively, If you wish to supply your own materials, please simply book your place and we will provide a list of the required materials for you to source.
This course is an introduction to using a chainsaw and health and safety requirements.
This course is aimed at domestic users who will be trained in health and safety, PPE requirements, chainsaw safety checks and basic cross cutting at ground level. You will be taught by our trainer who delivers our NPTC CS30 courses.
The course isn’t accredited so cannot be used for paid or voluntary work. If you are looking for a business accredited qualification, please see our NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course page.
Land Based Forklift Truck Operations City & Guilds Award
Level 2 • Part-time • Bicton College
A practical course which meets the Health and Safety Executive requirements for this type of machine. The course promotes awareness of hazards in lift truck operation (rough terrain), machine capabilities/limitations, and develops operator skills with telescopic materials handlers. This qualification will appeal to those who use a forklift as part of their work in agriculture, horticulture or distribution and warehousing. It has been developed to cover the “basic training” requirements of the Approved Code of Practice for Rider Operated Forklift Trucks.
This does not replace any legal requirement for a driving licence.
Course includes :
Health and Safety at Work Act
Machine controls
Safe handling techniques
Daily maintenance checks
Brakes and braking
Manoeuvering with and without loads
Operating hydraulics and stacking procedures
This course runs once a month, for further information please register your interest below.
Do you know a 13 – 15 year old who would like to learn how to operate a tractor?
This course covers health and safety awareness, basic maintenance, tractor driving and maneuvering, attaching and detaching implements, reversing and rules and regulations.
In order to take this qualification you must have one of the following:
Appropriate NVQ Level 3/BTEC or equivalent
Appropriate industry registration scheme e.g. Gas Safe Register or OFTEC-105E or equivalent
At least two years industry experience of installation of domestic heating and hot water systems currently un-certificated skills equivalent NVQ Level 3
At least two years industry experience of design and advice services of domestic heating and hot water systems at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
This is a one day course and the content includes topics such as:
Benefits of efficient heating and hot water
Energy efficiency and the building regulations
The importance of boiler efficiency
The importance of an efficient hot water cylinder
Domestic heating and hot water controls and Commissioning
The training is designed to suit both experienced and new installers, and consists of a daylong workshop covering a range of topics, including new building regulations, climate change and high efficiency condensing boilers. This is followed by a 90-minute multiple-choice test, which if you pass, gives you the new certificate. We will also ensure you receive training material three weeks before the training for self study to be prepared for the training day.
This course is ideal for registered engineers who intend to provide energy advice in the home, develop additional energy advice-giving skills, understand fuel poverty, understand the importance of energy efficiency and how to refer householders for additional assistance. After the course you will be able to certify your own work under the Gas Safe Register.
This course is for anyone in a work environment as it raises learners’ awareness of the concept of risk assessment.
The Principles of Risk Assessment Award Level 2 was created in response to industry requirements for all employees to be aware of risks. Although not all employees will be expected to undertake risk assessments themselves, they may be asked to contribute to the process and will be expected to protect their own health and safety and that of others.
ACS Gas Training & Qualifications: Domestic Gas Package (CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1)
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
We provide full training and assessment for a wide range of ACS Gas Qualifications. You may also undertake a refresher course or introductory training prior to assessment if needed in our state-of-the-art training facilities at Cornwall College Camborne.
Training is not a prerequisite to assessment however and you may just apply for the assessment and certificate elements of these qualifications.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
During this course you will receive training to aid you through the NPTC ATV Certificate. The course covers Health and Safety, pre-use checks, operation over a range of terrain and use of a trailer.
This course is perfect for beginners or experienced users requiring the certificate of competence.
This course is an introduction to using a chainsaw and health and safety requirements.
This course is aimed at domestic users who will be trained in health and safety, PPE requirements, chainsaw safety checks and basic cross cutting at ground level. You will be taught by our trainer who delivers our NPTC CS30 courses.
The course isn’t accredited so cannot be used for paid or voluntary work. If you are looking for a business accredited qualification, please see our NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course page.
Level 2 • Part-time • Cornwall College St Austell, Offsite
This course is for anyone whose job or lifestyle involves moving loads and equipment, including lifting, lowering, pushing and pulling. This course provides theoretical and practical information about manual handling risks, hazards and their control.
The arboriculture industry manages trees for their benefits and values in diverse urban and rural locations from city parks and urban woodlands, to country estates and private gardens. The industry manages trees adjacent to highways, railways, watercourses and power lines.
An arborist may progress to undertake inspections and surveys of individual and woodland trees, advising landowners on how to care for their trees, or teaching others about the benefits of carefully managing trees.
The work of an arborist involves diverse activities such as chainsaw work, aerial tree work, pruning, dismantling and using appropriate machinery such as brushwood chippers. Arborists can work for local authorities, private companies and many are also self-employed. Tree work can be physically demanding and involves working outdoors in all weathers.
While learning the practical side of arboriculture with your employer, you will also be required to attend college on a block release programme. While studying at Bicton College you can take advantage of the College’s estate, which houses an arboretum with veteran and specimen trees, machinery workshops, over 200 acres of extensive parklands and lots of opportunities for you to develop your arboriculture skills.
Do you live far from the college? No problem! Accommodation is available on site!
Prior to end point assessment you will need to achieve these qualifications:
*Traffic Management (NRSWA Unit 002 Signing, Lighting and Guarding) * Safe Use of Brushwood Chipper * Chainsaw Maintenance &Crosscutting Timber Using a Chainsaw * Felling & Processing Timber up to 380mm * Safe Use of Mobile Elevated Work Platform * Accessing a Tree Using Rope & Harness * Aerial Tree Rescue Operations * Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) * Emergency First Aid * Aerial Cutting Using Free Fall Techniques *
All the above are included in the apprenticeship.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Falmouth Marine School
This short course is suitable for individuals wishing to learn how to maintain and service their own diesel engines. You will look at the principles of the diesel engine, the four-stroke cycle, fuel, cooling, air and engine electrical systems, fault finding and the importance of winterisation and servicing.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Falmouth Marine School
This course is practical based, in our bespoke marine engineering workshops at Falmouth, suitable for individuals wishing to maintain and service their own outboard engines.
You will work on outboard engines, general servicing, fault finding, routine checks, cleaning & greasing, electrics, fuel and lubrication systems, propeller chan
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Falmouth Marine School
This 4 day course is designed to introduce people into basic maintenance and servicing of outboard engines from 4hp to 70hp 2 stroke and 4 stroke.
This practical course will enable the individual to complete all the checks and service requirements for an outboard motor
It will also enable you to understand and rectify systematic fault finding on E.F.I (electronic fuel injection) systems, gearbox removal and calibration, cam belt replacement and valve clearance procedures. The course will also cover engine theory and fault finding procedures/test procedures.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne, Cornwall College St Austell
A variety of courses to gain an understanding of MIG welding, MMA and fabrication.
For further information on all of these courses, please contact our customer service team or register your interest below.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
This course is suitable for Farmers and Growers, or anyone that uses a Boom Sprayer as part of their work or employment.
The course will enhance your understanding of the subject, and enable you to legally spray your own land or that of your employer.
This course consists of one day of training, mainly classroom based and takes the form of a powerpoint presentation which covers PA1. There will also be a practical demonstration of PA2.
You will then have an on farm assessment to enable you to gain the required City and Guilds/NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College St Austell
This mainly practical course focuses on the essential knowledge and skills required when operating Oxy-Fuel Gas Equipment. This training enables the candidate to comply with legal obligations and current codes of practice.
This course is for those individuals that use compressed gases for welding, cutting and similar processes. Oxy/Fuel equipment should only be used by those who have had adequate training.
Upon meeting the criteria, after attending this course you will be able to operate Oxy-Fuel gas equipment safely and competently.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
During this course you will receive the training to aid you through the NPTC Telehandler certificate. You will lift loads of varying weight, work in restricted areas and cover work on slopes. There will be a keen emphasis on Health and Safety around telehandler operations.
This course is perfect for beginners or experienced users requiring the certificate of competence.
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
During this course you will receive training to aid you through the NPTC ATV Certificate. The course covers Health and Safety, pre-use checks, operation over a range of terrain and use of a trailer.
This course is perfect for beginners or experienced users requiring the certificate of competence.
ACS Gas Training & Qualifications: Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1)
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
We provide full training and assessment for a wide range of ACS Gas Qualifications. You may also undertake a refresher course or introductory training prior to assessment if needed in our state-of-the-art training facilities at Cornwall College Camborne.
Training is not a prerequisite to assessment however and you may just apply for the assessment and certificate elements of these qualifications.
