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Countryside Management and Arboriculture
Courses range from specific technical and practical skills such as chainsaw techniques, and drystone walling, to environmental conservation. Courses can be developed to accommodate specific business needs or the training requirements of countryside services and the public.
On-site accommodation may be available during your course, or a list of local accommodation can be provided on request.
On-site accommodation may be available during your course, or a list of local accommodation can be provided on request.
Introduction to Beekeeping
Meet the Honey Bees
A NEW course designed as an introduction to beekeeping, to be presented by local professional beekeepers Ken and Dan Basterfield, both highly-regarded members of the British Beekeepers Association.
Course Content
History of the honeybee, beekeeping and interaction with the...
NPTC CS30 Chainsaw use and maintenance; crosscutting
This course is the introduction to the suite of NPTC Certificate of Competence chainsaw qualifications and covers
basic use and maintenance of the chainsaw
current health and safety legislation and safety clothing (PPE) guidance
fuel mixtures and lubricants
power un...
NPTC CS31 Small Tree Felling
This course leads to the NPTC Certificate of Competence CS31.It takes place over 4 days with training on the first 3 and assessment on the 4th day.
The course includes:
Organisation
Preparation of the work site
Risk assessment
Assessment of felling direction
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NPTC CS38 - Basic Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
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. Training takes ...
NPTC CS39 Operate a Chain Saw from a Rope and Harness
This course runs over 3 days - 2 days training followed by assessment on Day 3. You will need to be fully competent in the use of a chain saw and have a full set of personal protective clothing complying with current Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Course content:
The use o...
NPTC Manually-fed Wood Chipper Operation
This course is essential for ground staff in the arboriculture and related industries, and prepares candidates for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in manually-fed woodchipper operations.
Course includes:
Entry Requirements:
None
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NPTC Stump Grinders
Guidance and instruction in correct stump grinder operation
Course includes:
Learning how to use a Stump Grinder safely and receive the NPTC certificate in Stump Grinder use. Essential for ground staff in the arboriculture and associated industries.
Entry Requirements:
None ...
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Alternatively, download our part-time and short course booking form and email it along with your payment details to shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk or post your application along with your cheque or debit/credit card details to Nick Nicholls, 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 562347 or e-mail: shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk
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 562400. 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 Nick Nicholls, Short Course Administrator on 01395 562347 or e-mail MGNicholls@bicton.ac.uk. 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 Nick Nicholls on 01395 562347 or email: mgnicholls@bicton.ac.uk .
We can arrange for you to speak to a tutor for course advice or we can arrange an appointment for free, confidential and impartial careers advice.
Please call Nick Nicholls on 01395 562347, or email shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk.