Capel Manor to launch new courses, apprenticeships and a workshop space
02 Apr 2012
Training chiefs are fine-tuning a course on mowing slopes after repeated requests from contractors and other grounds-upkeep professionals.
The Institute of Horticulture (IoH) has announced the finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition 2012.
Training chiefs are fine-tuning a course on mowing slopes after repeated requests from contractors and other grounds-upkeep professionals.
The Institute of Horticulture Young Horticulturist of the Year contest has three regional finalists so far.
The Institute of Chartered Foresters has accredited foundation degree and BSc arboriculture and tree management courses at Pershore College.
Ofsted has graded Plumpton College as good with many outstanding features.
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) has linked up with Silky Fox Handsaws to offer an annual award to students on courses with a strong practical arboriculture or woodland management element.
Eight horticulture students have received hundreds of pounds worth of help with their training after winning educational bursaries.
South Staffordshire College has secured two large horticulture apprenticeship contracts with over 80 places for promising trainees.
The Institute of Horticulture has said its 2012 Young Horticulturist of the Year competition will be the biggest ever, with nearly 2,000 students or young people in the industry expected to take part.
The David Colegrave Foundation has given £7,000 to 15 students after receiving a record 31 applicants for grants.



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