Arboriculture - education and training
30 Sep 2011 | by Jack Shamash
From short courses for craft skills to apprenticeships and even PhDs, arboriculture training providers offer plenty of options, Jack Shamash finds.
The University of Buckingham has launched a masters in the history of gardens and landscaping, to be based in London, from October.
From short courses for craft skills to apprenticeships and even PhDs, arboriculture training providers offer plenty of options, Jack Shamash finds.
A course aimed at helping designers win awards at flower shows has been launched by the English Gardening School.
The International Federation of Landscape Architects is inviting applications for a Rome fellowship in landscape architecture.
New honorary college fellows of Myerscough College include England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff and horticulture broadcaster Christine Walkden.
The landscape and horticulture industries must engage with teachers and career advisers to promote the landscaping profession, designer Chris Beardshaw has urged.
More people are considering alternatives to horticulture degrees as a result of raised tuition fees, according to a college head.
With roles to fit business, creative, technical and conservation ambitions, the industry offers a wealth of career choices, says Gavin McEwan.
Despite a raft of changes in the educational system, qualifications are still the best way to demonstrate competence, maintains Gavin McEwan.
Competition is fierce for jobs in historic gardens but trainee programmes help candidates gain vital experience, reports Bethan Norris.



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