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Rural skills

All our courses are certified from the University, or where applicable, from accredited awarding bodies such as NPTC, LANTRA AWARDS and BASIS.

Rural Innovation Centre

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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

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

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Rural Innovation Centre - Harnhill

Rural Innovation Centre

The Centre is based at the University’s Harnhill Manor farm and enables the sharing of cutting-edge knowledge

Upcoming courses

  • Vehicles

    1 day

    Tractor Driving Training (Experienced)

    27 Sep 2017
  • Arboriculture

    Lantra - Basic 2 days

    Chainsaw LANTRA Awards Maintenance and Operation (Cross Cutting)

    02 Oct 2017
  • Workshop Practices

    Basic 5 days

    Welding (Module 1) Introduction

    03 Oct 2017
  • Vehicles

    Lantra - Advanced 2 days

    Forklift Rough Terrain Telescopic - Experienced

    04 Oct 2017
  • Vehicles

    Basic 2 days

    Tractor Driving - Introduction

    09 Oct 2017
  • Arboriculture

    NPTC/ City & Guilds - Advanced 5 days

    NPTC/City & Guilds Chainsaw Maintenance, Operation, Cross Cutting and Felling of Small Trees 2003/2004

    09 Oct 2017

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To find out more about our full range of rural skills courses simply fill in our online webform.
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