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

Land-Based Engineering and Plant Operations Recruitment Event

2 February 2022, 17:00-19:00

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Arboriculture and Agriculture Recruitment Event

2 February 2022, 17:00-19:00

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Taster Day at Bicton College

23 February 2022, 09:30-15:30

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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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City & Guilds Practical Horticulture skills – Grow Your Own

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

This course is designed to give you the opportunity to improve your gardening skills to allow you to progress in your career within horticulture and vegetable production.

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Veg-Plot Planning

No Qualification • Part-time • Bicton College, RHS Garden Rosemoor

Hosted by Plotgate Community Farm in Barton St David, Somerset over two days 10am-2pm, this course will help you to get the best from your vegetable garden with a plan for the 2022 season and to follow through years to come. We’ll guide you in working out how to fit in your favourite and best value vegetables for fresh produce all year round, while making the best use of your time and effort in whatever growing space you have. By making a cropping plan you’ll be able to organize your pesticide-free veg growing and minimize weed problems, while building your soil’s fertility and structure with organic materials. What to bring: Some details about your garden or allotment (or one you’d like to have) if possible, such as its size, location, and aspect. A notebook and pen This course will run from 10:00 to 14:00 Please note: This course is for adults 19+.

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Award In Felling Trees Up To 380mm

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

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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