Courses


Administration

 

Familiarity with business technology is essential for those seeking employment in the modern office. Our courses give administrators, personal assistants and secretaries the high-level skills demanded by today´s fast changing business world. Both oral and written communications are covered fully, enabling you to deal competently and professionally with business transactions. You could become adept at word processing, proficient at audio transcription and confident at handling mail merges. We train over 1,500 students in administration and computer skills each year and are well qualified to assist you in preparing for your career.

Agriculture

 

The satisfaction of working closely with animals & machinery throughout the seasons has an appeal that never fades. A career in agriculture offers the chance to operate within a highly technical & fast developing industry.

Animal Care

 

Working with animals can be a satisfying and challenging career. The job options are vast and include practical, hands on roles and posts with management responsibility.

Arboriculture

 

Arboriculture involves all aspects of the production, establishment, cultivation and management of trees in the landscape. Environmental concerns have generated an increasing demand for these skills.

Countryside Management

 

If you are passionate about the countryside, wildlife and the creation of sustainable rural development, then a career in countryside management or countryside skills is for you.

Equine Studies

 

Our equestrian centre offers superb facilities, very experienced instructors and a range of well schooled horses and ponies that will enable you to realise your true potential.

Floristry

 

You can use your creative talents to the full with a career in floristry. Shops, department stores and designers are all searching for qualified florists with an eye for design and a good understanding of people. You could be part of a designer team, open your own shop, or create displays for a big store. There are also opportunities in teaching and self-employment. Our Floristry Department provides superb facilities and unrivalled expertise.

Foundation Studies

 

The Kingston Maurward Countryside Foundation Centre offers courses at entry, foundation or level one for those who may have a learning difficulty or a disability.

Horticulture

 

Would you like to work in the open air, enhancing the beauty of the environment? Horticulture is a true growth industry and there is a national shortage of qualified and experienced staff.

IT and Business Studies

 

IT, business and professional expertise is required in every sector of commerce and industry, and computers are now also becoming invaluable for home use.

Outdoor Education

 

Jobs include outdoor activities instructor; sports coach; playgroup leader; health and fitness instructor; expedition leader; outdoor education or sports centre manager; senior instructor; duty manager.