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European Union Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

LandSkills East Midlands

Universitry of Lincoln

LandSkills is managed by Lantra on behalf of the East Midlands Development Agency as part of the Rural Development Programme for England


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Apprenticeships

The Training Group is a City & Guilds Approved Centre for a range of Qualifications in Production Horticulture, including Diploma, Certificate and Award.

We deliver a programme that meets the needs of all individuals to achieve their aims, whilst giving consideration to employers and having a full understanding of the needs of the business.  We fit in with you!

Young people aged between 16-24 years old who have not attained a Qualification in Horticulture are entitled to funded training to enable them to achieve Levels 2 and 3 in Production Horticulture and Key Skills leading to an Apprenticeship certificate.

If you already employ or are thinking of taking on a person who is in this age range, please talk to Lorna.  SHTG's training programme provides funding towards training which may include tNVQ First Aid Traineeshe following:

Technical Workshops
First Aid Appointed Person Certificate       
Manual Handling
CIEH Basic Health & Safety Certificate
Safe Use of Pesticides

Qualifications at Levels 1, 2 & 3 are achieved by a combination of attendance at a series of training workshops and workplace experience plus work based performance and assessments.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Lorna.

 

Forthcoming Events

07/02/2012
On Farm HACCP
Contact: Lorna

14/02/2012
FACTS Horticulture
Contact: Lorna

16/02/2012
Forklift C/Balance
Contact: Lorna

16/02/2012
Hort Tech - Irrigation & Nutrients
Contact: Lorna

16/02/2012
Manual Handling
Contact: Lorna

17/02/2012
PA 6 - HAND HELD APPLICATION
Contact: Lorna

Jobs

HORTICULTURAL CRAFTSPERSON

KINGFISHER NURSERY is one of the country's leading heather specialists.  As part of our development programme a vacancy exists for a Horticultural Craftsperson. They will be capable of performing a range of horticultural duties.  Previous experience and relevant qualifications desirable.  Further training will be available.  Please apply in writing with CV to Peter Bingham, Kingfisher Nursery Limited, Gedney Hill, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 0RU

Closing date: 18/02/2012
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