Vegetation Fire Foundation Module (Skills Card)

The Vegetation Fire Foundation module provides either awareness for those working in wildfire or prescribed fire or as a prerequisite for further vegetation fire modules, such as Operator and Wildfire Management Plan.

Prescribed Fire Manager Module (Skills Card)

The Prescribed Fire Manager module builds upon the Vegetation Fire Foundation and Operator modules to provide a management level of designing, planning and reporting prescribed fire operations from documents such as Site and Wildfire Management Plans.

Shooting Grey Squirrels for Red Squirrel Conservation

This course offers suitable individuals the opportunity to provide the evidence to support they are competent to be permitted to enter private land in possession of an air rifle and to cull grey squirrels in order to conserve red squirrels.

Basic Management & Maintenance of Ponds and Wetland Areas

Whether you have an existing pond or wetland area, or are looking to create a new one, it is important it is managed appropriately in order that it will function correctly.

Humane Deer Dispatch (Skills Card)

The Humane Deer Dispatch Course, designed by the Irish Deer Commission, aims to provide critical knowledge and skills for the humane dispatch of deer. This course is essential for individuals who wish to address the issue professionally and ethically.

Operational Planning and Site Design for the Safe Use of Autonomous Mobile Machines in UK Agriculture and Horticulture

A detailed look at the operational planning and site design considerations in relation to BS 8646:2023 – Code of Practice.

The Safe Integration of Autonomous Mobile Machinery in UK Agriculture & Horticulture

This course highlights the impact of BS 8646:2023 – Code of Practice (CoP) on the safe integration of AMM for UK companies.

Safety and Risk Management for Autonomous Mobile Machinery in UK Agriculture & Horticulture

A detailed look at safety and risk management processes in relation to British Standard BS 8646:2023 – Code of Practice.

An Introduction to the Safe Use of Autonomous Mobile Machinery (AMM) in UK Agriculture & Horticulture

This course highlights the impact of BS 8646:2023 – Code of Practice (CoP) on the safe use of AMM for UK companies. 

Hedgelaying Skills – Bronze Award (Skills Card)

4 day practical training course in hedge laying  including an assessment leading to accreditation at Bronze level with the National Hedgelaying Society. Courses will be held between September and March.

Hedgelaying Skills – Silver Award (Skills Card)

A 5-day practical training course in hedgelaying including an assessment, leading to accreditation at Silver level with the National Hedgelaying Society. Courses will be held between September and March.

Hedgelaying Skills – Gold Award (Skills Card)

This is a 5-day practical training course in hedgelaying including a one day assessment, leading to accreditation at Gold level with the National Hedgelaying Society. Courses will be held between September and March.