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We can also offer you RHS courses in a number of centres throughout the county.
ABC Level 2 Practical Gardening
This is a practical based course, in which you will learn a range of skills including the following:
Seed sowing and pricking out
Potting-on plants and growing-on
Propagation
Planting out
The qualification is achieved through a series of completed practical assessments ...
Gardening for All
These one day workshop-style courses are for anyone interested in learning more about plants, gardens and flowers.
Winter Pruning, Propagation workshop, Fruit ...
Hard Landscaping for All
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Heritage and Botanic Gardens (20 credits towards full degree)
This is an exciting opportunity to visit and learn about the history of exemplary gardens and landscapes, some of which are in private ownership, and discover the rich history of garden making in England throughout the centuries since the Middle Ages. You will join other students following the Foundation Degree programme for 12 days and wi...
National Award in Horticulture (Design and Landscape)
It is possible to study certain units of the National Certificate in Horticulture on a part-time basis (one day per week) - a National Award in Horticulture comprises 6 units and is equivalent to one A level.
This programme uses a combination of practical and theory work to develop your landscape and desi...
NCFE Garden Design: Level 2
An Introduction to NCFE Garden Design
This 20 week course looks into all aspects of planning an attractive and functional garden layout. Each week we study a different element of the design process, including:- site surveying, use of equipment in garden design, principles of design, selection of hard and soft landscaping ma...
NCFE Garden Design: Level 3
This 20 week course looks into professional garden design. We look at what is involved when working for a client, including: completing a client checklist, carrying out a site survey, research into the selection of materials, evaluation of the work of other garden designers, legal aspects of running a business, adding colour to plans, drawing de...
Planting Design
This 10 week course is aimed at students who have completed the Level 2 Garden Design, without previously having taken the RHS General Horticulture or the Level 1 Garden Design and will enable students to increase their understanding of using plants in design.
Course content:
Plants for places
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Practical Gardening NPTC Level 1 General gardening skills
For those who wish to develop practical skills in the areas of general gardening. This course offers practical instruction and practice in the grounds and glasshouses at Bicton, leading to the development of skills and competence.
Course Content
• Ground preparation
• Propa...
RHS Level 2 - Basic Garden Planning, Fruit and Vegetable Growing
Are you a keen gardener, passionate about plants, and wanting to learn more? Or do you want to start a career in horticulture? Thinking about a career change? Maybe you are working in the horticultural industry and want to gain a qualification?
The RHS offers a range of qualifications to meet the needs of all those wishing t...
RHS Level 3 Advanced Garden Planning, Plant Selection and Construction
Are you a keen gardener, passionate about plants, and wanting to learn more? Or do you want to start a career in horticulture? Thinking about a career change? Maybe you are working in the horticultural industry and want to gain a qualification?
The RHS offers a range of qualifications to meet the needs of all those wishing t...
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Once you have selected the course that you like to attend please proceed to the checkout where you can complete all sections of the course booking form. It would be appreciated if we have your completed booking and payment as soon as possible prior to the start date of the course to avoid disappointment.
Alternatively, download our part-time and short course booking form and email it along with your payment details to Customer Services or post your application along with your cheque or debit/credit card details to Customer Services, Bicton College, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7BY.
If you cannot find the course that you are interested in or an appropriate date then please give us a call on 01395 562300 or e-mail: Customer Services
Late Bookings
(Less than two weeks before the start date of the course)
Our courses are extremely popular, so please book early to avoid disappointment. We may be able to accept a late course booking provided there are spaces available. Please telephone Customer Services to check on 01395 562300. If available, you may secure your place by providing your name, address and credit/debit card details.
If you wish to place a multiple person booking and would like to be invoiced please contact Customer Services on 01395 562300 or e-mail Customer Services. Alternatively, you can book each application seperately online.
Course Availability
Every attempt has been made to ensure that the information contained within the prospectus is correct at the time of publication. The College reserves the right to cancel courses without prior notice if there are insufficient bookings or for other operational reasons. Where possible an alternative course will be offered.
Examinations
Where your course leads to a formal qualification, you will be asked to enter or register for the examination or assessment as discussed with your tutor at the appropriate time.
If you have a disability or learning difficulty or think you may need help to brush up your literacy and numeracy skills please contact the Inclusion and Study Support Coordinator on 01395 562300 extension 2457 to discuss ways we can support you.
We offer courses for business purposes B and courses for leisure L. Business courses are those designed to give you training to improve your work related skills – either work you are currently doing to enhance your career prospects, to enable you to develop work on a self employed basis or if you are looking for a career change. Many of our foundation degrees F are also available as a part time course, offering you the flexibility and convenience to combine your study with family or work commitments.
Any courses suitable for businesses will display a B symbol, courses suitable for leisure will display L, and foundation degrees will display F.
There are over 100 part time courses to choose from. You can study at a number of locations across Devon. Many of our part time courses do not require formal qualifications, just motivation and enthusiasm.If you are in receipt of means tested benefits, or are a dependant of someone who is, you may be entitled to a reduced fee. Not all courses are entitled to a reduction so double-check in the column title RF (Reduced Fee). It may say N/A, meaning that a reduced fee is not applicable to this course, or there may be a figure in the box. This figure is the amount that you will pay when you enrol on the course. It includes compulsory costs, such as exam fees and a deposit. This deposit will be refunded on successful completion of the qualification. There may be additional costs for materials depending of the nature of your course. It may be possible to pay by instalments.
For more information and advice please contact Customer Services on 01395 562300 or email:Customer Services
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Please call Customer Services on 01395 562300, or email Customer Services