Horticulture - Full Time Courses
Arboriculture Level 2 National Certificate NPTC
This course is designed to train learners to industry standard craft level in many aspects of arboriculture. The academic/practical balance is ideal for both those wishing to enter the industry as a climbing arborist or seeking the foundation required for progression to higher level arboricultural courses. Typical units studied on the course cover machinery use, weeds, pests and diseases, tree management principles, climbing and groundsperson skills, plant and soil sciences and woodland management. Training will also match the requirements of the NPTC Certificates of Competence (Units 30, 31, 38 & 39), though assessment of these is not part of the course; registration and assessment fees for these assessments are payable directly to NPTC.
Course Code: HOARBC2
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Environmental Conservation Level 2 National Certificate NPTC
This course is very much aimed at those wishing to work in the establishment, maintenance and promotion of environmental conservation. Examples of units covered include conservation of a range of habitats, ecology, environmental science, visitor management and machinery and tool use. During the course learners will gain and use practical applied skills and also develop understanding of the associated knowledge they will need if they are to seek opportunities of working within this sector. Activities will take place at both the main College campus and at other relevant sites in the nearby geographical area. There will also be other visits to other environmentally important sites and presentations by guest speakers as part of the course.
Course Code: HOENVC2
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Horticulture Level 2 National Certificate NPTC
In studying this course, that leads to an industry standard qualification, students will learn the skills and knowledge associated with becoming a craft operative in the horticulture industry. During the course students will cover many aspects of horticulture including Plant Sciences, Identification of Pests and Diseases, Establishment and Maintenance of Plants, Organic Growing and other similar subjects. Study and assessment will be both practical and classroom based. Students with a work placement will benefit considerably from their studies, though this is not a mandatory requirement.
Course Code: HOHRTC2
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Landbased Studies (Arboriculture) Level 1 Certificate NPTC
This course is aimed at school leavers who feel they would like to work with trees. You will receive training in a range of basic skills required to manage trees in an urban and rural environment including: site safety, first aid and manual handling, tree planting and establishment, tree and shrub identification and pruning. You will also be instructed in the use of woodchippers, strimmers and hedge trimmers.
Course Code: HOLSAC1
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Landbased Studies (Environmental Conservation) Level 1 Certificate NPTC
This Level 1 award has been developed as an alternative to NVQs for candidates who do not yet have suitable work placements but are looking for their first job in Environmental Conservation. It may also be of interest to someone with an interest in the countryside who wishes to work as a volunteer. The course provides theoretical underpinning knowledge along with the basic practical skills required by employers in the industry.
Course Code: HOLSEC1
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Landbased Studies (Floristry) Level 1 Certificate NPTC
This Level 1 award has been developed as an alternative to NVQs for candidates who do not yet have suitable work placements but are looking for their first job in Floristry. The course provides theoretical underpinning knowledge along with the basic practical skills required by employers in the industry.
Course Code: HOLSFC1
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Landbased Studies (Horticulture) Level 1 Certificate NPTC
This Level 1 award has been developed as an alternative to NVQs for candidates who do not yet have suitable work placements but are looking for their first job in Horticulture. The course provides theoretical underpinning knowledge along with the basic practical skills required by employers in the industry.
Course Code: HOLSHC1
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