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Rural skills courses

Whether you are a newcomer or professional, we offer a wide range of practical courses, many of which can lead to qualifications and accreditation.

Facilities hire

The John Oldacre Rural Innovation Centre has a range of unique facilities and venues available to hire.

Rural skills and business acumen

The RAU aims to provide world-leading focused professional development programmes in rural, agricultural and agri-food supply chain management and leadership

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Upcoming courses

Crops & Pesticides

Basic

1 day

Pesticide Application PA1 - Safe Use of Pesticides (0216 - 49)

02 Dec 2022

Arboriculture

NPTC/ City & Guilds - Advanced

5 days

Lantra - NPTC/City & Guilds Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm 2003/2004 (formally CS30 and CS31)

05 Dec 2022

Vehicles

2 days

Forklift Rough Terrain Telescopic - Beginner

05 Dec 2022

Vehicles

Basic

2 days

Tractor Driving - Introduction

08 Dec 2022

Arboriculture

NPTC/ City & Guilds - Advanced

2 days

NPTC/City & Guilds Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques (formerly CS39)

12 Dec 2022

Arboriculture

Lantra - Basic

1 day

Wood Chippers

14 Dec 2022