Landbased & Animal Care

With a rich legacy of expertise and a wealth of hands-on experience, we specialise in delivering tailored training programmes at our sector-leading facilities that meet the unique demands of the agricultural sector.

Whether you're a seasoned farmer or an aspiring agribusiness professional, our courses blend practical insights and proven strategies to elevate your skills and enhance productivity.

Courses in Landbased & Animal Care

  • NPTC PA1 & stem injection

    Content needed

  • NPTC Safe use of Pesticides PA1 & PA6


    Unit PA1 is the mandatory foundation unit covering the relevant legislation. The unit PA6 involves the practical safe application via a knapsack applicator with a hydraulic nozzle or rotary atomiser-type sprayers.

  • NPTC Tractor Driving

    If you use a tractor this qualification will help you prove your ability as part of your work in agriculture, horticulture or other industries.

  • Pedestrian Mowers, Leaf Blower & hedgetrimmer

    The course covers pre-use checks, maintenance, identification of controls and instruments, and operating the machine taking into account the type of cutting mechanism used.

  • NPTC CS30 Chainsaw Course

    This qualification is about the maintenance of a chainsaw and cross-cutting trees at ground level. Chainsaws used in aerial and ground work are covered. This work will be carried out in a workshop or a woodland environment.

  • NPTC CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue

    Content needed

  • NPTC CS39 Using a chainsaw with a rope & Harness

    Content needed

  • Dog Grooming

    Level 2 & 3

    This course is a practical introduction to the grooming business, enabling you to gain skills in canine grooming and styling at the beginner level.

  • Garden Design (1 day)

    Content needed

  • Canine First Aid

    This one-day course will cover basic canine first aid in an emergency. Participants will learn how to treat minor injuries and handle post-veterinary care.

  • Dry Stone Walling

    This practical 2-day course is aimed at beginners who are seeking to learn the basic skills of dry stone walling.

  • Equine Clipping

    If you are spending lots of money on having your horse clipped professionally, this is an opportunity for you to learn the skills.

  • Canine Health & Welfare

    This course encompasses understanding signs of normal and abnormal health and carrying out a routine care regime.

  • Understanding The Behaviour of Dogs

    This course includes the instinctive behaviour of domestic dogs and training methods.

  • Lantra Basic Tree Inspection

    Content needed

  • Ride On Mower

    This course aims to allow current and potential delegates to gain industry-wide and accepted NPTC accreditation with an integrated assessment to confirm safety and competence in the use of Ride-On Self Propelled Mowers.

  • Safe Use of Rodenticide

    This qualification is designed specifically for anyone who applies pesticides to control Rats and Mice as part of their daily role. This is a new award.

  • Aluminium Phosphide

    Level 2

    This qualification confirms occupational competence for operatives of pesticide application equipment and pest controllers.

  • NPTC Brushcutter Strimmer

    Level 2

    Our novice training course is for anyone employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance industry and currently operates, or will be required to operate a brushcutter or strimmer.

  • BHS Stage 1, 2 & 3

    Content Needed

  • Dog Training

    Level 2 & 3

    This course includes understanding how dogs learn and how to develop a positive bond with a dog.

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