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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

How to find us

Find out directions and maps to the John Oldacre Rural Innovation Centre, Manor Farm, Harnhill, Cirencester, Glos, GL7 5PU Tel: 01285 851830

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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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Find out how to pay for a Rural Skills course

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

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Rural Innovation Centre - Harnhill

John Oldacre Rural Innovation Centre

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

Upcoming courses

  • Arboriculture

    NPTC/ City & Guilds - Advanced 3 days

    NPTC/City & Guilds Chainsaw Felling Medium Sized Trees 21 11 (formerly CS32)

    24 Feb 2020
  • Vehicles

    Advanced 2 days

    Trailer Training - B & E

    24 Feb 2020
  • Vehicles

    Lantra - Advanced 2 days

    Tractor Driving - Operation & Machine Handling (Lantra)

    24 Feb 2020
  • Crops & Pesticides

    NPTC/ City & Guilds - Advanced 1 day

    Pesticide Application PA4S Operating Mounted or Trailed Slug Pellet Applicators (0216-52)

    26 Feb 2020
  • Vehicles

    Basic 2 days

    Tractor Driving - Introduction

    27 Feb 2020
  • Arboriculture

    Lantra - Basic 2 days

    Chainsaw LANTRA Awards Maintenance and Operation (Cross Cutting)

    27 Feb 2020

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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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