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Courses at DCG

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...

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

Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment (PA6) – Installing Pesticide Plugs in Tree Stumps (PA6PP) (NPTC 0216-78)

L2PT

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

This 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 a...

View Course Information Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment (PA6) – Installing Pesticide Plugs in Tree Stumps (PA6PP) (NPTC 0216-78)

Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment (PA6) (NPTC 0216-78) (Knapsack Around Water Application)

L2PT

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

This course aims to prepare participants for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in the ‘Safe Use of Pesticides in or next to Water’ qualification. The course also includes assessment,...

View Course Information Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment (PA6) (NPTC 0216-78) (Knapsack Around Water Application)

Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment (PA6) (NPTC 0216-78)

L2PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
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...

View Course Information Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment (PA6) (NPTC 0216-78)

Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (PA2) (NPTC 0216-74)

L2PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture
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...

View Course Information Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (PA2) (NPTC 0216-74)

Pruning College Certificate

L1PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: 08/02/2027

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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Essential Digital Skills – Various Levels

L0PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 15/09/2026

Aimed at adults aged 19+, this free ICT course provides essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life, learning and work.

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Level 2 Award in Creative Craft – Crafting and Upcycling

L2PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: 14/09/2026

Would you like to complete a great creative project from recycled materials - by researching materials, planning your project and developing a finished design? **This course may...

View Course Information Level 2 Award in Creative Craft – Crafting and Upcycling

Level 1 Award in Creative Craft

L1PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: 14/09/2026

**This course may be free if you earn less than £25,000p.a** Would you like to complete a great creative project from recycled materials - by researching materials, planning your...

View Course Information Level 1 Award in Creative Craft