Skills and Training

This unit describes the safe storage, use and disposal of pesticides.

The simple dictionary definition of propagation is as follows: the act of producing a new plant from a parent plant.
Methods of propagating hardy nursery  species (HNS) are often specific to the species or plant type and different plants are...

Typically a 1 day training course with an assessment held on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion. 

PA6 = Candidates must have attended a Safe Use of Pesticides training course and/or hold an NPTC Certificate...

To present an understanding of general recognition and treatment skills to provide the learner with the knowledge and understanding to manage first aid in a farming environment.

This course covers the following:

• Aims, roles and responsibilities of the first aider...

Energy efficiency for your business is a great way to reduce your operating costs and improve the profitability of your operation. The module is an introduction to the principles of energy efficiency and producing and using renewable energy on farms...

Typically a 1 day training course with an assessment on a different day.  A certificate will be issued upon successful completion. 

PA2 = Candidates must have attended a Safe Use of Pesticides training course and/or hold an NPTC Certificate of...

General VLOS Certificate (GVC)

Blended (Online and Face to Face)

CAA Certificated (https://www.caa.co.uk/) 

Duration: Online + 1 Day

OR General VLOS Certificate (GVC) and A2 Certificate of Competency   

OR General VLOS Certificate (GVC) and A2 Certificate of...

Water is essential to agriculture production. In addition water is managed to supplement production with its uses comprising irrigation, spraying, drinking for livestock, and washing (vegetables, livestock buildings). In the UK water for agriculture is obtained either directly from rain...

This is a 1 day training course with a certificate issued following completion.

The workshop aims to increase trainees’ knowledge of safety and good practice as well as outlining the legislative requirements for on farm medicines use. The course also...

The ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills is an entry level qualification for anyone with management responsibilities but no formal qualification. It is also useful for anyone hoping to progress into a management position but who have...