Landbased
At Rodbaston College, our landbased college based in Penkridge, we offer a number of part-time courses and short courses in areas such as Agriculture, Animal Care, Arboriculture, Countryside Conservation, Equine and Vet Nursing.
NPTC Short Courses
We offer NPTC certified training for equipment in the landbased sector. City & Guilds National Proficiency Tests Council (NPTC) qualifications lead to nationally recognised certificates of competence and are ideal for those in industry or those wishing to further their skills and knowledge.
Landbased working includes a wide range of skills such as arboriculture, farming, horticulture and environmental. It covers the wellbeing of plants, trees, animals and habitats, and includes having to use a wide selection of equipment from handheld to ride on. The landbased sector is known to have the highest rate of accidents, some of which can lead to fatal or serious injuries, and the most common cause is related to the use of machinery.
Onsite courses run from our Rodbaston College, where we also use the local woodland area and work closely with local authorities.
The short courses department works closely with the college’s apprenticeship team to be able to offer courses for apprentices as well as external companies.
| Course | Start Date 1 | Start Date 2 | Start Date 3 | Duration |
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| Certificate of competence in chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting | 11th November 2024 | 31st March 2025 | 16th June 2025 | 3 days to include 1 day of assessment |
| Certificate of competence in forklift truck operations rough terrain telescopic | 4th November 2024 | 24th March 2025 | 9th June 2025 | 3 days to include 1 day of assessment |
| Certificate of competence in the safe use of ATVs | 21st October 2024 | 17th March 2025 | 2nd June 2025 | 3 days to include 1 day of assessment |
| Certificate of competence in tractor driving | 15th October 2024 | 11th March 2025 | 20th May 2025 | 3 days to include 1 day of assessment |
| PA2 Award in safe application of pesticides using self propelled, mounted, trailed and horizontal boom sprayers (to include PA1) | 30th September 2024 | 24th February 2025 | 6th May 2025 | 4 days to include 1 day of assessment |
| PA6 safe application of pesticide using pedestrian and handheld equipment (to include PA1) | 8th October 2024 | 4th March 2025 | 13th May 2025 | 4 days to include 1 day of assessment |
Please note that bookings will close 2 weeks before a course is due to start and all courses are subject to demand.
Short Courses
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NPTC Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
- 2 courses available
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NPTC Certificate of Competence in Forklift Truck Operations (Rough Terrain Telescopic)
- 3 courses available
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NPTC Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- 3 courses available
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NPTC Certificate in Competence in Tractor Driving
- 3 courses available
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NPTC PA2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed and Horizontal Boom Sprayers
- 3 courses available
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NPTC PA6 Safe Application of Pesticide Using Pedestrian and Handheld Equipment
- 2 courses available
We also offer:
Dog Grooming
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Dog Grooming – Level 2
- 6 courses available
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Dog Grooming – Level 3
- 4 courses available
Floristry
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Floristry – Level 2
- 1 course available
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
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Certificate in Practical Horticulture – Level 2
- 2 courses available
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Certificate in Principles of Plant Growth and Development – Level 2
- 1 course available
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Certificate in Practical Horticulture – Level 3
- 1 course available
Testimonials
“I enjoyed the course as it was informative and made me feel confident in using first aid whenever I might need to.”
Jack Barnes
Former Student
“I found the course very beneficial and engaging and feel satisfied with my qualification.”
Chloe Capewell
Former Student