Shipley College Part-time Prospectus 2016-17
We are a small, friendly college with great facilities, clubs and activities based in the heart of Saltaire. We have a range of courses to help you fulfil your personal goals or develop skills to help enhance your job prospects for the future.
We are a small, friendly college with great facilities, clubs and activities based in the heart of Saltaire. We have a range of courses to help you fulfil your personal goals or develop skills to help enhance your job prospects for the future.
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SHORT LEISURE COURSES<br />
GARDENING FOR PLEASURE<br />
No fee reduction available<br />
This practical gardening course is ideal whether you are new to gardening, wanting a career change or interested<br />
in building on your current knowledge. You will develop the basic skills you need to complete a range of gardening<br />
activities and make your own garden look stunning. You cover the following topics: planning your spring garden,<br />
compost & compost making, friends & foes in the garden, digging your soil, testing your soil, how to fertilise your garden,<br />
planting out techniques & plant maintenance, plant propagation including taking cuttings & division of herbaceous<br />
perennials and cropping and harvesting both flowers & vegetables.<br />
Level Code Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day Fees Duration Venue<br />
Level 1 F/7133/A 26 Apr <strong>17</strong> 05 Jul <strong>17</strong> 7pm 9pm Wednesday £160 10 Weeks <strong>Shipley</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Level 1 F/7133/B 07 Jun <strong>17</strong> 05 Jul <strong>17</strong> 7pm 9pm Wednesday £98 5 Weeks <strong>Shipley</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
THE WEEKEND GARDENER: WILLOW WEAVING<br />
No fee reduction available<br />
On this course you will learn how to design, construct and create willow structures in the garden and how to care for<br />
them throughout the year. The course involves a very hands on approach with lots of practical tips on how to be a<br />
successful willow weaver.<br />
Level Code Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day Fees Duration Venue<br />
Level 1 F/7122/0 11 Mar <strong>17</strong> 11 Mar <strong>17</strong> 10am 3pm Saturday £66 1 Day <strong>Shipley</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
GARDEN CRAFT WORKSHOPS: HARD LANDSCAPING - HORIZONTAL SURFACES<br />
No fee reduction available<br />
This is the first module of two covering the essential skills required for construction work in the garden. You will cover<br />
horizontal surfaces to include paving, patios and decking looking at setting out, tools, equipment and construction skills.<br />
The practical work will be carried out on the grounds of <strong>Shipley</strong> <strong>College</strong> and within the <strong>College</strong>’s landscape construction<br />
unit.<br />
Level Code Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day Fees Duration Venue<br />
Everyone F/7137/0 09 Mar <strong>17</strong> 09 Mar <strong>17</strong> 9:30am 4:30pm Thursday £60 1 Day <strong>Shipley</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
<strong>Shipley</strong> <strong>College</strong> | 01274 327327 | enrolments@shipley.ac.uk | www.shipley.ac.uk<br />
GARDEN CRAFT WORKSHOPS: HARD LANDSCAPING - VERTICAL SURFACES<br />
No fee reduction available<br />
This is the second module of two covering the essential skills required for construction work in the garden.<br />
You will cover vertical surfaces both walling and fencing. You will study setting out, tools and equipment required and<br />
construction skills. This practical work will be carried out on the grounds of <strong>Shipley</strong> <strong>College</strong> and within the <strong>College</strong>’s<br />
landscape construction unit.<br />
Level Code Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day Fees Duration Venue<br />
Everyone F/7138/0 11 May <strong>17</strong> 11 May <strong>17</strong> 9:30am 4:30pm Thursday £60 1 Day <strong>Shipley</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
SHORT PROFESSIONAL COURSES<br />
CHIPPER/SHREDDER TRAINING<br />
No fee reduction available<br />
Do you wish to learn how to use a chipper/shredder in a safe and competent manner? This course covers both the safe<br />
use and maintenance of the chipper/shredder and is assessed through a practical examination.<br />
Level Code Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day Fees Duration Venue<br />
Level 2 F/7111/0 03 Mar <strong>17</strong> 03 Mar <strong>17</strong> 9am 5pm Friday £200 1 Day <strong>Shipley</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
PESTICIDE SPRAYING<br />
No fee reduction available<br />
If your job involves the use of chemical pesticides, regulations will affect your working practices. <strong>Shipley</strong> <strong>College</strong> is<br />
running a series of courses covering all the relevant legislation and codes of practice that regulate the safe use and<br />
application of pesticides. The modules are: Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) and Pesticide Applications - Handheld Sprayers<br />
(PA6). The course is assessed through both a practical and written examination. The practical exam will take place on the<br />
week after the course is completed.<br />
Level Code Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day Fees Duration Venue<br />
Level 2 F/7107/B 22 Feb <strong>17</strong> 23 Feb <strong>17</strong> 9am 5pm Tues & Wed £398 2 Days <strong>Shipley</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
COURSE: HORTICULTURE BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA<br />
NAME: MARTIN I AGE: 52<br />
‘As the Head Gardener of York Minster, I wanted to gain more qualifications in Horticulture so I can<br />
progress further in my career. I was given great feedback about the Horticulture courses from tutor<br />
Christine, therefore I enrolled. I find the course is fantastic; it’s very intense as we are only in 1 day a week<br />
but it keeps me busy.’<br />
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