RHS Certificate In The Principles Of Plant Growth, Propagation & Development

Future careers to take centre stage at college open day

22nd October 2021

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

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 Felling Trees Up To 380mm

Level 2 • Part-time • Bicton College, RHS Garden Rosemoor

Please note – Full payment for this course must be made at least two weeks before enrolment. The Level 2 Award in Felling Trees up to 380mm takes places over 5 days. The first 4 days consist of training and assessment is on the 5th day. Applicants must be over 16 years of age and hold a valid NPTC Certificate of Competence: CS30 Chainsaw Maintenance. Proof of pre-qualifications must be emailed/posted to the college before the course start date as evidence. Other awarding body qualifications must be submitted to check if they are compatible with this NPTC course. During this course, you will study the following – Organisation Preparation of the work site Risk assessment Assessment of felling direction Controlled felling techniques Systematic and efficient de-limbing techniques Correct lifting techniques and techniques in safe take down of hung-up trees This course runs every month, please contact us for information on dates and times.

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City And Guilds Professional Floristry Higher Diploma

Level 4 • Part-time • Bicton College, RHS Garden Rosemoor

The Level 4 Higher Diploma in Floristry will help learners develop their foristry knowledge and gain the skills required to run their own floristry business. The course is designed for anyone who works in the Floristry Industry at Management Levellevel or running their own business.On completion of this course the learner will have letters after their name and a raised profile in this competitive industry

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

Level 1 • Part-time • Bicton College, RHS Garden Rosemoor

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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