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Introduction to Hedgelaying

About the course

This course gives the applicant an interesting opportunity to experience a traditional craft. The cutting through hedge stems and staking them to produce a low stock proof barrier, which will grow into a dense habitat for wildlife. The work will be on a variety of hedges on the Colleges farms and the locality.

Additional Information

As this is an outdoor course, warm clothing, boots and waterproofs may be needed.

All the tools needed are supplied except for thick gardening gloves. You will also need a packed lunch and refreshments.

Fees

Some applicants for this course may be eligible to apply for a Forestry Training Grant to cover these course fees. Please refer to the supplementary information tagged to this factsheet for further information. Please ensure you use the Forestry Training Fee rate NOT the headline booking rate (if different) when applying for the course or we will bill you for the additional amount. The amount for this course is £150.

If your grant is approved please email adultskills@myerscough.ac.uk. Do not apply for the course using the online application system.

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Students examine the latest brood of hatchlings
Students examine the latest brood of hatchlings

Countryside Studies

The management of land for the conservation of flora and fauna, general recreation, environmental education and urban regeneration requires a blend of skills. These include an understanding of ecological principles, a sound knowledge of management and the practical ability to carry out conservation techniques – from river catchment systems to rural and coastal habitats.

Many job opportunities exist within the conservation, gamekeeping and commercial sectors, and as part of your progamme you will have the opportunity to develop countryside craft skills such as hedgelaying and drystone walling, useful for a range of future careers.

Fantastic resources

 

The Myerscough College estate features a dedicated four hectare conservation area and countryside management zone as well as a purpose built Rural Skills Centre which houses our countryside courses. With game bird hatching facilities, an armoury, machinery and estate management workshops, off-road driving course and our own game shoot - we've everything you need!

Course leader Andrew Parkinson delivers shooting safety awareness training
Course leader Andrew Parkinson delivers shooting safety awareness training

Experienced Staff

All our staff on the programme have experience within the industry with many still working in it alongside their teaching roles! In addition,we regularly have visits from people in the industry and former students coming back to talk about their careers.

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Click here for details of our Agricultural Skills Boot Camp

Want to get on the road to gaining a Level 3 qualification in the sector? Or perhaps you're an agriculture employer willing to offer work placements? Contact us today!

Email: skillsbootcamp@myerscough.ac.uk 

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Booking Forms

If you are booking courses as an individual please book and pay through the online system linked to each course website.

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Myerscough College, St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RY

For all enquiries please see our contact page or call 01995 642222.

UK Provider Registration Number: 10004478