Skills and Training

This unit describes the safe storage, use and disposal of pesticides.

Horticulturists typically grow crops in a greenhouse or polytunnel, where the following factors can be regulated:    

• Temperature
• Humidity 
• Light 
• Carbon dioxide

When controlled to an optimal level, these conditions maximise the plant yield per unit of energy consumed...

This module will explore the topic of mental health in agriculture, give tips on how to spot the signs of poor mental health in yourself and others and improve your understanding of some of the drivers behind mental health issues...

Refrigeration is a critical technology in modern agriculture, enabling the preservation of produce and extending shelf life through efficient heat transfer. By leveraging the refrigeration cycle, systems use refrigerants with specific thermodynamic properties to move heat from low- to high-temperature...

This course will give an overview of the use of circular economy techniques in Welsh land management towards improving sustainability, resource efficiency, environmental impacts and long term economics of the industry.

This course takes participants through the key characteristics of most of the plant-based farm habitats which are mentioned in the Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals, and provides information on how to do a quick survey to identify habitat types. By the...

While farmers already focus on supplying food through crops and livestock, there can be a disconnect when it comes to horticultural growing. This module aims to enhance your understanding of horticultural ventures, from start-up to development, providing a valuable starting...

Energy monitoring systems enable us to manage our energy bills in real time rather than wait for the end of the month. Measuring and monitoring energy may sound very technical. However, this module will show how to convert your monthly...

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 resources section.

Carbon emissions reductions are a rising priority for many businesses, driven partly by the UK's Net Zero emissions target for 2050.
This module introduces key concepts in carbon reporting and provides guidance on how to approach and conduct carbon calculations.