Floristry Designs NCFE Award

Future careers to take centre stage at college open day

22nd October 2021

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Year 11 pupils from across the south west are being invited to explore a world of opportunities at a top rural college during the first open event of the term next month. 

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Sustainability tops college timetable during week-long eco conference

12th April 2021

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A leading local college is renewing its focus on sustainability by hosting many of Cornwall’s most influential voices from the environmental movement in a series of talks and workshops. 

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Award in Floral Design (Contemporary Flower Arrangement – Free Standing)

Level 1 • Full-time • Bicton College, Honors Flowers

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If you are interested in specialising in traditional flower arrangements, and want to use your creativity to learn how to create beautiful simple designs this is the perfect course for you. You’ll learn: Different techniques and designs used within the industry, you will be able to work on small and large scale designs whist creating a range of designs that will go towards a final portfolio.

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Creating Willow Animals NCFE Award Entry Level

Entry Level • Part-time • Bicton College, Honors Flowers

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Over the duration of this course you will create a variety of willow animals ranging from birds, sheep, reindeer and more. You can choose which animals you would like to create. Materials will be available for purchase and will cost approximately £15 per design.

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Planning And Planting A Herb Garden ( Occupational Studies) – Dartington

Level 1 • Part-time • Bicton College, Honors Flowers

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This 6 week course, running 1 day a week, is a great introduction to growing organic herbs for food, health and wildlife. Students will get to know many different herbs and learn about growing them, planning a garden, and different ways of harvesting and using herbs. The course offers some great ideas for small scale enterprise and an introduction to specific professional skills. This course takes place in the herb garden at School Farm CSA, a certified organic community market garden on the beautiful Dartington estate near Totnes, Devon. The course is delivered by an experienced grower, with a small herb nursery business, and a love of growing and using herbs for health and cooking. This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in growing herbs and can be applicable to people growing in pots, a small garden or on a larger scale both professionally and for home use. Some experience of gardening or plant knowledge, will be beneficial, although the course can be enjoyed by beginners and more experienced gardeners alike.

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