Who is the course for?
This course is ideal if:
- You enjoy working outdoors in all seasons
- You want to develop practical skills in gardening, estate maintenance and conservation
- You are looking to progress into land-based employment or further education
- You are ready to commit to a course that combines physical work with reflective learning
No formal qualifications are required, but a genuine interest in outdoor and hands-on work is essential. You should be able to write a full paragraph.
I plan to return to NAC for the HNC Associate Degree 2024 after that I will move onto university to finish my degree.
What we do?
On this course we:
- Learn through practical tasks across our 125-acre heritage estate
- Gain real work experience in our Community Garden, Italian Garden and woodlands
- Use a wide range of tools and equipment, provided by the college
- Develop a strong sense of teamwork, responsibility and environmental awareness
What will I learn?
The course is designed to help you:
- Gain essential rural and land-based skills
- Build your confidence and work-readiness
- Understand the rural environment and your potential role within it
- Explore future pathways into land-based careers or further study
What will I learn?
You will cover topics such as:
• Rural estate management • Developing skills for employment • Introduction to the rural environment • Species identification • Constructing rural features and structures • Soft landscaping • Communication and Information Technology
How will I Study?
You will attend college for three days each week. Classes are small and supportive, and the college team work closely with every student to ensure a positive and personal learning experience. In addition to classes, there will be a small amount of learning that you can either undertake at home, or from one of the college’s beautiful learning spaces.
How will I Study?
You will be in college for three days each week, with a small amount of learning to be undertaken at home or within one of the college’s beautiful study spaces. Most learning is practical and takes place outdoors, supported by classroom-based sessions. The college will provide you with warm and waterproof protective clothing so that you can be fully prepared to tackle working in the outdoors in all weathers!
