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Business Planning and Development

Please note: the course length will depend on the provider delivering the course. A certificate of attendance will be issued at the end of the course. Business management is key to ensure a business stays profitable and continues to provide...

Type: Training Course Key Sector: Alternative Livestock, Arable, Beef, Dairy, Forestry, Goats, Horticulture, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep

Theme: Business Key Specialism: Business Planning

Principles of Plant Pests and Diseases

Plant pests and diseases (P&D) lead to production and sales losses. Understand and be aware of the current biosecurity pressures the UK faces and learn how to maintain high levels of hygiene and ways of reducing P&D outbreaks. Find out...

Type: E-learning Key Sector: Arable, Horticulture, Organic

Theme: Land

Marketing Your Business

Please note: course duration 1- 3 days dependent upon the Provider. A certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the course. Provide your customers with the products or services they need by attending a Marketing Your Business course...

Type: Training Course Key Sector: Alternative Livestock, Arable, Beef, Dairy, Forestry, Goats, Horticulture, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep

Theme: Business Key Specialism: Business Planning

Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand Held Equipment (PA6)

Typically a 1 day training course with an assessment held on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion. PA6 = Candidates must have attended a Safe Use of Pesticides training course and/or hold an NPTC Certificate...

Type: Training Course Key Sector: Arable, Horticulture

Theme: Land Key Specialism: Grassland Management, Health and Safety

Organic Horticulture

This module sets out the basic principles of organic growing and, very broadly, what they mean in practice. More detailed guides can be found in the further reading section.

Type: E-learning Key Sector: Horticulture, Organic

Theme: Land

Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment (PA2)

Typically a 1 day training course with an assessment on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion. PA2 = Candidates must have attended a Safe Use of Pesticides training course and/or hold an NPTC Certificate of...

Type: Training Course Key Sector: Arable, Horticulture

Theme: Land Key Specialism: Grassland Management, Health and Safety

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is growing method where the parameters and conditions for growth are controlled which increases efficiency.

Type: E-learning Key Sector: Arable, Horticulture, Organic

Theme: Land Key Specialism: Grassland Management

Mastering Medicines Course

This is a 1 day training course with a certificate issued following completion. The workshop aims to increase trainees’ knowledge of safety and good practice as well as outlining the legislative requirements for on farm medicines use. The course also...

Type: Training Course Key Sector: Alternative Livestock, Arable, Beef, Dairy, Forestry, Goats, Horticulture, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep

Theme: Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare

Woodchippers

This is an integrated training and assessment course. You'll receive a certificate of training once it is completed. Intended for a person employed in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance who is or will be required to operate woodchippers...

Type: Training Course Key Sector: Alternative Livestock, Arable, Beef, Bees/Honey, Dairy, Diversification, Forestry, Goats, Horticulture, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep

Theme: Land

Level 2 Award in Rodent Management

This is a 1 day training course with integrated assessment. Upon completion you will be issued with a certificate. This qualification is recognised by Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) as acceptable at the point-of-sale for professional use rodenticide. Successful...

Type: Training Course Key Sector: Alternative Livestock, Arable, Beef, Dairy, Forestry, Goats, Horticulture, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep

Theme: Land Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare, Grassland Management

Skills and Training

Business Planning and Development

Principles of Plant Pests and Diseases

Marketing Your Business

Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand Held Equipment (PA6)

Organic Horticulture

Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment (PA2)

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)

Mastering Medicines Course

Woodchippers

Level 2 Award in Rodent Management

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