Adult and Community Courses

Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment (PA6) – Installing Pesticide Plugs in Tree Stumps (PA6PP) (NPTC 0216-54)

L2PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture
Start Date: Flexible

This one-day course aims to prepare participants for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides qualification. The course also includes assessment, to be arranged on...

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Pruning College Certificate

L1PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: 04/02/2027

This is a two-day taster course covering various aspects of horticulture, but focusing on pruning techniques. We will cover timing, types of pruning and good practice and explain the...

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Valentine’s Floral Arrangements

L1PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 13/02/2027

This is an informal and welcoming workshop for anyone interested in floristry who wishes to learn how to create and gift wrap a beautiful hand-tied bouquet of a dozen...

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Floristry Taster – January

L0PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry
Start Date: 20/01/2027

This course will help you to understand the different constructions used when making floral designs. You will be informed about how to prepare your materials before commencing a design....

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Smallholding – boundary repair and maintenance

L2PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
Start Date: 16/01/2027

This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in running a smallholding, or simply growing their understanding and practical skills within the land-based sector.

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Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills – Cybersecurity

L2PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 05/01/2027

**This course may be FREE if you earn less than £25,000p.a.** This is a flexible ICT portfolio-based qualification for adults aged 19+. It is ideal for learners keen...

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Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills – Cybersecurity

L2PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 05/01/2027

**This course may be FREE if you earn less than £25,000p.a.** This is a flexible ICT portfolio-based qualification for adults aged 19+. It is ideal for learners keen...

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Adult Functional Skills Maths – Various Levels

L0PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible

Functional Maths is an approach to teaching maths that helps people to gain the most out of life, learning and work. These free (*subject to eligibility) adult classes...

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Adult Functional Skills English – Various Levels

L0PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible

Learn English for free (*subject to eligibility) at your own pace in a welcoming and relaxed adult environment. Build your confidence and boost your career prospects while enhancing your...

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Adult Functional Skills Maths – Various Levels

L0PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible

Functional Maths is an approach to teaching maths that helps people to gain the most out of life, learning and work. These free (*subject to eligibility) adult classes...

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