Skills and Training

This module will explore key diversification strategies for use in horticulture that specifically support biodiversity.

The horticultural sector relies heavily on water from many sources. By using a combination of sustainable methods, monitoring, benchmarking and good planning, growers can manage water usage and set achievable KPIs to support efficient and cost-effective water management. 

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...

In this course we look at strategies for controlling weeds. 

A2 Certificate of Competency Online

CAA Certificated (https://www.caa.co.uk/) 

*If the student owns their own drone they will also be expected to register as a UAS Operator and pay £10 for an Operator ID.

The A2 CofC course is...

Overview:
This course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to install post and strained wire fencing safely, protecting both you and those around you. 
This training course has been developed to help you understand how to install post...

This course is an introduction to the importance to peatland management in their role as key habitats and in the benefits they provide farmers and the wider environment including through mitigating climate change.

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...

Looking at ways to provide upland farmers with an alternative source of income from land that is otherwise limited in its farming options.

Course outline:

Working Safely is a completely different approach to safety and health training. It’s a high-impact programme designed to be fun and get people fully involved. The first-class, jargon-free content is based on what people need to know in...