GGM Groundscare have unveiled a new LANTRA accredited training academy as the latest offering to their portfolio of services, after identifying a requirement in the industry. The new courses provide delegates with the skills and knowledge required to safely operate and maintain relevant machinery through courses that deliver both practical skills and health & safety …
The Yorkshire School of Garden Design is launching an expertly-led aspirational course to equip budding garden designers with the skills to express their vision through the medium of drawing. From 11th to 13th April, the Freehand Sketching for Designers course will explore and demystify the principles of perspective, teaching students how to capture the character …
Commercial nursery, Johnsons of Whixley, has seen three key staff members graduate from its Rising Stars programme, which aims to provide development opportunities to boost the teams’ skillset and progression within the Yorkshire firm. The scheme, now in its fifth year, was created to fill a gap for local horticulture training and to develop the …
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Applications now open for the renowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2022 Award Tradespeople invited to apply now 13th year of the business boosting award £20,000 / €20,000 prize of tools, tech, and training Talented tradespeople from across the UK and Ireland can now apply for the Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2022 award and the chance to be …
A UK first – a supported apprenticeship pathway has been expanded to help young people with learning difficulties develop work skills in landscaping expanded programme will help students with learning difficulties transition into work new college will mentor students through internships and onto apprenticeships unique program comes after five years of collaboration between school and …
Following research commissioned by the Grounds Management Association (GMA), conducted by Myriad Research*, a 3% pay rise for grounds staff in national minimum salary bands for all levels of grounds staff is being recommended this year by the not-for-profit membership organisation. In addition, the GMA suggests that the ‘bonus’ amounts paid in recognition of those …
#GoSchoolSuccess campaign launched to promote landscaping and horticulture careers in primary schools A campaign to bring horticulture and gardening to primary schools has been launched by GoLandscape, The British Association of Landscape Industries’ careers initiative and The School Gardening Success Plan. #GoSchoolSuccess aims to promote horticulture and landscaping as a career to a younger generation, …
The British Association of Landscape Industries has introduced two new training courses at supervisor and manager level. These management ROLO courses add to the popular Register of Land-based Operations (ROLO) Operative level course. The new courses enable industry supervisors and managers to receive the appropriate level of health and safety training and apply for their …
Furthering professional development with the Ball Colegrave Travel Scholarship Ball Colegrave is encouraging the continuous professional development of young people in the horticultural sector with a travel scholarship. The £1,500 Ball Colegrave Sponsored Travel Scholarship is on offer as part of the David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) Scholarship Season. The David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) is a …
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) bolsters online training with new ‘Level 2 Winter Pitches’ Looking to achieve the best results maintaining winter pitches during colder, wetter months? If so look no further than the Grounds Management Association (GMA) ‘Level 2 Winter Pitches’ online course for volunteers and professionals. The programme aims to help participants working in …
