Introduction - Non Regulated
This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.
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This hands-on, three-day course provides an introduction to essential horticultural skills with a focus on sustainable, environmentally friendly gardening practices. You will gain practical experience in soil cultivation, plant care, and sustainable gardening techniques while learning how to reduce your own environmental impact.
This course is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to adopt more sustainable gardening practices. By the end of the course, you will have gained foundational horticultural skills and the confidence to apply eco-friendly techniques in your own gardens.
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This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.
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Course Content
Preparation for further learning
There are no entry requirements
This course is fully funded for eligible students
If you are not eligible, the cost of the course is £54.00. There is no option to pay to stay residentially if you do not meet the criteria for residential funding. The vast majority of students are eligible to study and stay residentially for free and we will confirm as part of the application process.
These courses will build key transferable skills- communication, team work, organisation all beneficial in the workplace and further study.
Staying residential was the perfect way for me to learn. As well as the course subject, which everyone is involved in, learning extends beyond the class room.
Being residential added to this experience, as one really felt part of a learning community.
Awesome tutors and a very friendly place. I wish I was still there.
I was made to feel that I did matter and that I was worthy. I was encouraged and supported when I thought I couldn't do it. Despite all the failures I had previously had at other places, I did it at Northern College because I was supported by people who believed in me.
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