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
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NPTC PA1 & stem injection
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NPTC CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue
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NPTC CS39 Using a chainsaw with a rope & Harness
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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.
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Garden Design (1 day)
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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.
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Dry Stone Walling
This practical 2-day course is aimed at beginners who are seeking to learn the basic skills of dry stone walling.
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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.
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Canine Health & Welfare
This course encompasses understanding signs of normal and abnormal health and carrying out a routine care regime.
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Understanding The Behaviour of Dogs
This course includes the instinctive behaviour of domestic dogs and training methods.
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Lantra Basic Tree Inspection
Content needed
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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.
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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.
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Aluminium Phosphide
Level 2
This qualification confirms occupational competence for operatives of pesticide application equipment and pest controllers.
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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.
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BHS Stage 1, 2 & 3
Content Needed
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Dog Training
Level 2 & 3
This course includes understanding how dogs learn and how to develop a positive bond with a dog.